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Epson EH-TW6250 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£770Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2800Throw ratio:1.32-2.15:1Lamp life:4500 hours

Epson EH-TW6250 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications, 2 expert and video reviews and 2 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson EH-TW6250
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

35%

7.3

Technical score

30%

7.3

List score

25%

7.3

Reviews score

10%

7.3

Sentiment score

▲Better than 64% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

▲Better than 50%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

42%

8.3

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

3.9

Design & Power

▲Better than 80%
7.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 56% of models

7.3

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

6.1

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 56%
7.3

List score

List score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (2)
List score: in 2 of 107 lists (2%)
▲Better than 87%
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Epson EH-TW6250

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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EH-TW6250

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components:

42%

8.3

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

6.9

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

6.6

Connectivity

6%

3.9

Design & Power

7.3
Reviews score
7.3
List score
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

6.5

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
2,800
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,800 ANSI lumens, brighter than 61.3% of projectors and equal to 1.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
35,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 35000:1, higher than 67.2% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 71.2% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
1.32-2.15:1
Min throw distance
1.15 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.15 m, longer than 60.1% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Max projection size
500 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 500 inch, larger than 97.6% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.62
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.62, wider than 78.7% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2.3
Max HDMI bandwidth
?
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 55.6% of projectors and the same as in 27.5% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth for speakers and headphones. 49.4% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
3
This projector supports Bluetooth 3, more modern than 52.3% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
4,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,500 hours, longer than 75.8% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
7,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 7,500 hours, longer than 74.9% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
301 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 301 W of power, more than 73.1% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
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Epson EH-TW6250 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 250 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (500 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    500 inch vs 250 inch
  • 17.1 % more horizontal lens shift
    This projector has more horizontal lens shift than the average projector (47.1 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    47.1 % vs 30 %
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Epson EH-TW6250 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (35000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    35,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 26.6% of projectors support pixel shifting.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (35000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    35,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 27.3% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,800 vs 2,200
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 250 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (500 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    500 inch vs 250 inch
  • 17.1 % more horizontal lens shift
    This projector has more horizontal lens shift than the average projector (47.1 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    47.1 % vs 30 %
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    Epson EH-TW6250 corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.32 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.62 vs 1.3
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • More modern HDCP support
    This projector supports a newer HDCP version than the average projector (2.3 vs 2.2).
    2.3 vs 2.2
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports smart TV apps
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.9% of projectors offer smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (2.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    2.3 vs 2.0
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (36 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    36 dB vs 31 dB
  • 15,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 12,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (7,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    7,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 0.14 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.15 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 3.9% lower list score
    List score
    7.3/ 10
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    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (2)
    List score: in 2 of 107 lists (2%)
    7.3 vs 7.6
  • 0.14 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.15 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 4 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (60 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    60 % vs 64 %
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (2.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    2.3 vs 2.0
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (36 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    36 dB vs 31 dB
  • 15,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 12,500 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (7,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    7,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 71 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (301 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    301 W vs 230 W
  • 37.6% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (4.1 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    4.1 kg vs 2.98 kg

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
HardwareZone
≈ estimated
02/05/2023
Hands-on review · TV replacement, brightness and gaming
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW6250 is not the strongest, but it is the best in its class for the price and a viable TV replacement.
8.0
Indulge Express (indulgexpress)
≈ estimated
15/05/2024
Hands-on review · picture, ports and features
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW6250 is a serious contender for budget big-screen viewing, though it is not truly 4K and has few ports.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
stereonet.com
✓ explicit
13/05/2023
Hands-on review · Smart projector
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW6250 is a compact, 4K-capable smart projector with a built-in media player and good blacks, though it lacks horizontal lens shift.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson EH-TW6250

  • The picture can reach 500 inch, large enough for a whole wall.
  • A 1.62 zoom and lens shift make placement flexible.
  • The 240 Hz refresh rate keeps fast sport and games smooth.
  • HDR10 support and 35000:1 contrast ratio add depth to dark scenes.
  • Standby uses only 0.4 W, so it wastes little power when idle.
  • Built-in Android OS and Chromecast mean streaming needs no extra box.

What customers don't like about Epson EH-TW6250

  • At 36 dB it is noticeable in a quiet room.
  • The lamp is rated for only 4500 hours, so plan for a replacement later.
  • The built-in speaker is only 10 W, and there are no stereo speakers.
  • Zoom and focus both have to be set by hand.
  • There is only one HDMI port, so a second device needs a switch.

Verdict

A picture up to 500 inch is the big draw of the Epson EH-TW6250, a projector for a large living room or a spare room. It shows 4K by shifting the pixels of a Full HD panel. Its 35000:1 contrast ratio and HDR10 support give dark scenes more depth. A 1.62 zoom and generous lens shift let you place it off-center and still fill the wall. The 240 Hz refresh rate helps fast sports and games look smooth. The trade-off is noise, at 36 dB, and a lamp rated for only 4500 hours. There are no stereo speakers, but HDMI audio return sends the sound to a soundbar. It suits someone with a blank wall and a room that can be darkened, who wants a large, sharp-looking picture for films and sport.

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