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Epson EH TW7100 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,120Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.32-2.15:1Lamp life:3500 hours

Epson EH TW7100 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson EH TW7100
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

90%

7.2

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

▲Better than 78% of projectors
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

4.6

Price

▼Worse than 53%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

7.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Design & Power

▲Better than 74%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 89%
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EH TW7100

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components:

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

7.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

5.9

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Design & Power

7.2
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

9.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
9.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
Epson EH TW7100 has a popularity score of 9.3 points, which is higher than 83.9% of projectors.
9.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

4.6

Price

6.5
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 64.2% of projectors and equal to 9.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
100,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 100000:1, higher than 71.6% of projectors and equal to 3.8% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Via 4K enhancement.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
1.32-2.15:1
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 61.2% of projectors and equal to 8.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
500 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 500 inch, larger than 97.4% 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 77.2% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
20 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 20 ms, lower than 60.4% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
In Fast mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
3
This projector supports Bluetooth 3, more modern than 52.1% of projectors and equal to 1.2% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Epson iProjection app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
3,500 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,500 hours, longer than 87.1% of projectors and equal to 3.7% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
5,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 5,000 hours, longer than 85.4% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
323 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 323 W of power, more than 77.1% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Maximum power-on rating.
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Epson EH TW7100 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.
    Via 4K enhancement.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 253.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (500 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    500 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via 4K enhancement.
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 10.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
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    the average projector
    Epson EH TW7100 has a higher user score than the average projector (8.87 vs 8.000).
    8.87 vs 8
  • 90.6% more popular
    Epson EH TW7100 has a higher popularity than the average projector (9.28 vs 4.9).
    9.28 vs 4.87
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via 4K enhancement.
    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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (100000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    100,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via 4K enhancement.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 253.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (500 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    500 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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 frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • 7 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (20 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Fast mode.
    20 ms vs 27 ms
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    2 x 10W.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 10W.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 6 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (24 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    24 % vs 30 %
  • 0.18 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 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.025 m
  • 15,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2.23x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6.9 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    6.9 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 6 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (24 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    24 % vs 30 %
  • 0.18 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 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.2 m vs 1.025 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 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
  • 16,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 15,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 30 dB
  • 2.23x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6.9 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    6.9 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 88 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (323 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Maximum power-on rating.
    323 W vs 235 W
  • 110 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (410 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    410 mm vs 300 mm

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23/06/2020
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Verdict
Epson EH-TW7100 earns a recommendation for its brightness, price and design, though low contrast and no colour filter count against it.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Epson EH TW7100

  • High brightness (3,000 lumens) suitable for living rooms with some ambient light
  • Excellent installation flexibility with wide vertical (+/- 60%) and horizontal (+/- 24%) lens shift
  • Sharp 4K-like image quality achieved through 4K PRO-UHD pixel-shifting technology
  • 3LCD technology ensures vibrant colours and zero 'rainbow effect' common in DLP models
  • Low input lag (approx. 20-27ms), making it a strong choice for casual gaming
  • Includes useful 'mod-cons' like Bluetooth audio output and a backlit remote control
  • Great value for money, often cited as a top performer in its price class

What customers don't like about Epson EH TW7100

  • Native black levels are not as deep as high-end home cinema models, appearing slightly grey in very dark rooms
  • Does not support the wide DCI-P3 colour gamut, being limited mostly to Rec. 709
  • Fan noise can be noticeable and distracting when running in 'High' brightness mode
  • The dynamic iris can occasionally be heard or seen 'pumping' during quick scene transitions
  • Relatively large and bulky chassis compared to some compact competitors
  • Lack of built-in smart TV interface or streaming apps (requires an external dongle)
  • Not 'true' native 4K; sharpness may fall slightly short of much more expensive native 4K units

Verdict

The Epson EH-TW7100 is a high-performance 4K PRO-UHD home cinema projector featuring 3LCD technology that delivers equal white and colour brightness of 3,000 lumens and a dynamic contrast ratio of 100,000:1. It supports HDR10 and HLG formats, offers flexible installation with ±60% vertical and ±24% horizontal manual lens shift, and includes a 1.62x optical zoom for screens up to 500 inches. Key pros include its exceptional brightness suitable for rooms with ambient light, wide connectivity with dual HDMI ports and Bluetooth audio-out, and a long lamp life of up to 5,000 hours in Eco mode. However, notable cons include black levels that may appear slightly grey in fully darkened rooms, non-native 4K resolution achieved via pixel-shifting, and fan noise reaching 32dB in standard power modes.

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