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Epson Home Cinema 1060 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£560Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3100Throw ratio:1.23:1Lamp life:?

Epson Home Cinema 1060 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 6 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson Home Cinema 1060
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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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Score components

35%

6.1

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.4

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 52% of projectors
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

â–²Better than 64%
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

4.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 69%
8.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.4/ 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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80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each 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.
â–²Better than 63%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 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 (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Epson Home Cinema 1060

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Reviewers agree the picture looks great and bright, with hardly any complaints raised.
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson Home Cinema 1060

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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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Score components:

42%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

4.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

4.6

Design & Power

6.1
Reviews score
8.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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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â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.6

Price

7.3
ANSI lumens
3,100
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,100 ANSI lumens, brighter than 71.4% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
15,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 15000:1, higher than 54% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
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
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.23:1
Min throw distance
0.67 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.67 m, shorter than 81.1% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 21.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
52 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 52 ms, higher than 82.7% of projectors.
At 1080P/60Hz.
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% 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.
Epson iProjection app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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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
?
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
315 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 315 W of power, more than 76.4% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
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Epson Home Cinema 1060 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 40.9% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,100 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,100 vs 2,200
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 0.34 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.67 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    1 vs 0
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 13.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 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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    â–² Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each 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.
    8.4 vs 7.4
  • 13.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 63% of models

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each 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.
    8.4 vs 7.4
  • 40.9% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,100 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,100 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (15000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    15,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.34 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.67 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    1 vs 0
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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 HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 25 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (52 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    52 ms vs 27 ms
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 4 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2017 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    August 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 25 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (52 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/60Hz.
    52 ms vs 27 ms
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • 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.
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 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
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 31 dB
  • 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
  • 85 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (315 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    315 W vs 230 W
  • 1.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (2 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    2 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

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

9.0
Tech Made Easy
≈ estimated
21/01/2021
Hands-on review · picture samples in daylight and at night
Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 1060 is one of the best projectors for the money, with a bright, clear picture for home use.
9.0
PhantomHD illuminate
≈ estimated
25/05/2018
First look · brightness and colour test with room lights on
Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 1060 delivers vivid colours and good contrast even with the lights on, and could replace a TV for large screens.
8.0
Nabeel Mulla
≈ estimated
11/10/2017
Unboxing · first look at setup and remote
Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 1060 looks well worth the money for anyone wanting a very large screen, though we have not tested it yet.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
biztechmagazine.com
≈ estimated
21/02/2019
Lab test · Portable business projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1060 is a light projector, sets up in about a minute, and fills a conference wall evenly, but stays at Full HD with a mono speaker.
9.5
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
24/08/2018
Award report · Bright room projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is a very bright projector that keeps good color in lit rooms, but its small speaker and lack of lens shift hold it back.
8.0
projectorcentral.com
≈ estimated
25/10/2017
Head-to-head test · DLP vs 3LCD
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1060 is the brighter pick for lit rooms and tight spaces, while the BenQ HT1070A shows deeper blacks and supports 3D.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson Home Cinema 1060

  • High brightness (3,100 lumens) makes it suitable for rooms with some ambient light or outdoor use
  • Excellent native 1080p picture quality and sharp details for its price class
  • Great value as an entry-level home cinema workhorse with affordable replacement bulbs
  • Lightweight and relatively portable design, making it easy to move between locations
  • Plentiful port selection, including dual HDMI inputs (one with MHL support)
  • Quick and easy setup with useful keystone and corner adjustments for image alignment

What customers don't like about Epson Home Cinema 1060

  • Lack of any physical audio output (no 3.5mm, optical, or HDMI ARC), requiring an external audio extractor
  • Noticeable fan noise, particularly in Bright Cinema mode
  • Mediocre contrast and poor black levels, with blacks appearing greyish in dark rooms
  • Weak built-in mono speaker that is insufficient for a true cinema experience
  • Lack of optical lens shift, making placement flexibility more limited compared to higher-end models
  • Significant heat production during operation due to the traditional bulb light source

Verdict

The Epson Home Cinema 1060 is a portable 3LCD projector featuring native Full HD 1080p resolution and a high brightness of 3,100 lumens for both white and colour output, making it effective even in rooms with ambient light. It boasts a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and can project images up to 300 inches, supported by versatile connectivity including dual HDMI ports with MHL for streaming devices. Main pros include its exceptional brightness uniformity, easy setup with horizontal and vertical keystone correction, and a long lamp life of up to 10,000 hours in ECO mode. However, notable cons include significant fan noise in standard power modes, relatively weak black levels compared to dedicated home theatre models, and a complete lack of dedicated audio output ports for external speakers.

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