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Epson EH TW9400 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,200Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2600Throw ratio:1.35-2.84:1Lamp life:3500 hours

Epson EH TW9400 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 TW9400
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
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▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

7.6

User score

▲Better than 87% of projectors
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 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 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 81%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 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 87% of models
Score components

42%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

8.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

▲Better than 87%
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 79%
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What owners say about the Epson EH-TW9400

Based on 49 owners sharing their experience in online comments

59%positive21%mixed20%negative

A richly detailed picture and strong value win praise, while weak HDR brightness and missing motion smoothing frustrate some owners.

What owners dislike

  • HDR looks dimmer and less punchy than SDR, and owners say brightness fades further as the lamp ages past half life.6
  • Owners say the image looks soft, especially with lens shift turned on, and text looks blurry compared with some rival projectors.5
  • Owners say fast motion looks jerky with no frame interpolation, and 4K content cannot use interpolation at all.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EH TW9400

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

42%

8.5

Image Quality

22%

8.6

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.7

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

7.6
User score
User score
7.6/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 52% of models
Popularity:
Epson EH TW9400 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is higher than 51.8% of projectors.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
✕
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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.6
ANSI lumens
2,600
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,600 ANSI lumens, brighter than 57.6% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,200,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1200000:1, higher than 86.8% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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
1.35-2.84:1
Min throw distance
1.27 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.27 m, longer than 71.6% of projectors and equal to 0.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
2.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 2.1, wider than 93.7% of projectors and equal to 5.7% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
26.8 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 26.8 ms, lower than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
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
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
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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
?
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Epson EH TW9400 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (1200000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,200,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 0.8 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    2.1 vs 1.3
  • 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
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector supports lens memory, while the average projector does not. 9% of projectors support lens memory.
  • 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
  • 36.3 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (96.3 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    96.3 % vs 60 %
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (1200000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    1,200,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via 4K enhancement.
  • 18.2% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,600 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,600 vs 2,200
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.8 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    2.1 vs 1.3
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector supports lens memory, while the average projector does not. 9% of projectors support lens memory.
  • 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 %
  • 36.3 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (96.3 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    96.3 % vs 60 %
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 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.
  • 8 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (20 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    20 dB vs 28 dB
  • 0.15 W lower standby power
    This projector uses less standby power than the average projector (0.4 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    0.35 W vs 0.5 W
  • 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
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • 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
  • 0.25 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.27 m vs 1.025 m
  • 3.61x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (11.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    11.2 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    This projector does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 82.9% of projectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 2.86x more expensive
    Epson EH TW9400 is more expensive than the average projector (£2,200 vs £770).
    £2,200 vs £770
  • 15.2% worse value for money
    Epson EH TW9400 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.65 vs 6.5).
    5.65 vs 6.51
  • 5.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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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    Epson EH TW9400
    the average projector
    Epson EH TW9400 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.61 vs 8.000).
    7.61 vs 8
  • 0.25 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.27 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.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    This projector does not include a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 82.9% of projectors include a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • 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
  • 3.61x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (11.2 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    11.2 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 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
  • 220 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (520 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    520 mm vs 300 mm
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (31 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    31 dB vs 30 dB
  • 66 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (193 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    193 mm vs 127 mm

Video reviews

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

9.5
HDTVTest
≈ estimated
25/08/2020
Hands-on review · picture, HDR, motion and input lag tests
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW9400 is highly recommended for picture quality few rivals match at this price, despite some motion and HDR quirks.
9.0
Jim O Brien Tech techbuzzireland
≈ estimated
13/09/2019
Hands-on demo · picture quality and wall coverage
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW9400 fills the whole wall with excellent picture quality, and console and laptop sources look great.
10
Elitist Reviews
✓ explicit
17/05/2023
Hands-on review · black levels, HDR, gaming and lens
Verdict
The Epson EH-TW9400 offers colour and brightness few rivals match at this price.
8.0
Noble Recon
≈ estimated
26/06/2020
Installation showcase · mounting and setup
Verdict
Epson EH-TW9400 has a clean, easy installation, and its very light body and generous lens shift make placement simple.
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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 TW9400

  • Exceptional value for money, rivaling performance of projectors costing twice as much.
  • Superb image quality with vibrant, natural colors and high contrast right out of the box, especially in 'Natural' mode.
  • Highly flexible installation thanks to fully motorised lens shift, zoom, and focus with memory presets.
  • Excellent 3D performance that remains bright and immersive with minimal crosstalk.
  • Extremely quiet operation, especially in Eco mode, making it ideal for dedicated cinema rooms.
  • High brightness levels (up to 2,600 lumens) that allow for a decent picture even in less-than-perfect lighting conditions.
  • Automatic motorized lens cover protects the optics from dust buildup.

What customers don't like about Epson EH TW9400

  • Not a 'native' 4K projector; uses 1080p panels with pixel-shifting technology to approximate 4K resolution.
  • Substantial physical size and weight (11kg) require a sturdy mount and significant installation space.
  • Motion handling can be less smooth than DLP competitors, specifically during fast-paced sports or gaming.
  • Black levels, while excellent for LCD, do not reach the absolute 'inky' depths of high-end JVC or OLED displays.
  • HDR performance often requires regular manual tweaking of the tone-mapping slider to suit different content.
  • No built-in speakers, necessitating a separate sound system for audio.
  • Using the wide color filter to reach the full DCI-P3 gamut causes a significant drop in overall brightness.

Verdict

The Epson EH-TW9400 is a 3LCD home cinema projector featuring 4K PRO-UHD enhancement technology that delivers a 3840 x 2160 approximate resolution from native 1080p chips. Key characteristics include a high 2,600-lumen brightness, an impressive 1,200,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, and support for HDR10 and HLG. Main pros are its fully motorised optics (zoom, focus, and ±96.3% vertical/±47.1% horizontal lens shift), exceptional DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and a long lamp life of up to 5,000 hours in Eco mode. Cons include its large 11kg physical footprint, lack of native 4K resolution, and occasional motion blur in fast-paced content like sports or gaming.

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