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Epson Home Cinema 2250 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£880Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2700Throw ratio:1.33-2.16:1Lamp life:4500 hours

Epson Home Cinema 2250 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 6 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson Home Cinema 2250
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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%

6.4

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.4

Reviews score

10%

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

â–¼Worse than 74% 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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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

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6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

7.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

3.8

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.4

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.4/ 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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6.4

Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.2

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 72%
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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.
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Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the Epson Home Cinema 2250

Based on 5

Reviewers like the built-in streaming apps and easy placement, but the limited ports and lack of 4K and HDR disappoint.
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson Home Cinema 2250

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 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%

5.5

Projection & Lens

12%

7.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.6

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

3.8

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
?
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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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.9

Price

6.5
ANSI lumens
2,700
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,700 ANSI lumens, brighter than 58.6% of projectors and equal to 2.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
70,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 70000:1, higher than 72% of projectors and equal to 0.3% 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
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
1.33-2.16:1
Min throw distance
0.86 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.86 m, shorter than 67.9% of projectors and equal to 0.3% 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
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
27 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 27 ms, lower than 49.2% of projectors and equal to 2.1% 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
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
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
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 62.4% of projectors and equal to 17.1% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
Smart TV features
yes
This projector has built-in smart TV features. 56.2% of projectors offer this.
Android TV built in.
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.
Epson iProjection app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
Two remotes included.
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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: <3.5k 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.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
310 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 310 W of power, more than 74.1% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Epson Home Cinema 2250 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (70000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    70,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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.
    Android TV built in.
  • 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.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • 22.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,700 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (70000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    70,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 22.7% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,700 vs 2,200
  • 0.3 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.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 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
  • 0.15 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.86 m vs 1.0055 m
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 24.9% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40.3% of projectors offer this.
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 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.
    Android TV built in.
  • 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.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.1% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 19.1% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 0.2 W lower standby power
    This projector uses less standby power than the average projector (0.3 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    0.3 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 HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 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
  • 49 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    15 % vs 64 %
  • 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
  • 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.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 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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    6.4

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 13.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.4/ 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–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.1 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.2

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 6.6% worse value for money
    Epson Home Cinema 2250 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.52 vs 6.9).
    6.52 vs 6.95
  • 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
  • 49 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    15 % vs 64 %
  • 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
  • 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.
    Higher-resolution input is downscaled to the native image.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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.
    Eco mode figure.
    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.
    Eco mode rating.
    7,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 80 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (310 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    310 W vs 230 W
  • 188 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (338 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    338 mm vs 150 mm
  • 27.5% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (3.8 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    3.8 kg vs 2.98 kg

Video reviews

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

Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
03/12/2021
Hands-on test · Streaming projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is a bright, all-in-one streaming projector that suits small rooms, though it needs calibration and lacks HDR.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
13/04/2021
Lab test · Streaming 3LCD projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is a bright streaming projector with no rainbow effect and accurate color, but its setup requires Wi-Fi and it has one HDMI port.
8.0
gamesradar.com
✓ explicit
02/11/2022
Hands-on test · Streaming and gaming
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 suits streaming and casual gaming with a built-in Netflix app and rich color, but its single HDMI port is a real limit.
8.0
gagadget.com
≈ estimated
03/09/2024
Hands-on test · Android TV projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is a bright, easy-to-set-up projector with built-in Android TV, best used with curtains drawn, as bright daylight limits the picture.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
13/04/2021
Hands-on test · Streaming 1080p
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is a 1080p projector with built-in Android TV and a bright, color-accurate picture, but it lacks HDR and 4K input.
8.0
cnet.com
✓ explicit
20/02/2021
Lab test · Ultra-bright projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is extremely bright, with lens shift and no rainbow effect, but it looks softer than DLP rivals.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson Home Cinema 2250

  • High brightness (2,700 lumens) suitable for rooms with some ambient light
  • Excellent color accuracy and vibrant image quality thanks to 3LCD technology
  • Integrated Android TV providing seamless access to popular streaming apps like Netflix
  • Versatile placement options with 1.6x optical zoom and vertical lens shift
  • No 'rainbow effect' common in single-chip DLP projectors
  • Low input lag (approx. 27ms) making it suitable for casual gaming

What customers don't like about Epson Home Cinema 2250

  • Limited connectivity with only one available HDMI port
  • Noticeable fan noise, especially in high-brightness lamp modes
  • Significant heat exhaust during extended operation
  • Internal 10W mono speaker lacks depth and bass for a cinema experience
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity for some external audio devices
  • Lacks support for native 4K resolution and HDR

Verdict

The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is a versatile 1080p smart projector featuring 3-chip 3LCD technology that delivers 2,700 lumens of both white and colour brightness for vibrant, rainbow-free images even in ambient light. Key specifications include a high 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a manual 1.6x zoom, and ±15% vertical lens shift, offering significant placement flexibility for screens up to 300 inches. Main pros include its built-in Android TV for direct streaming, high color accuracy, and low 27ms input lag suitable for casual gaming. However, notable cons include the presence of only a single HDMI port, a lack of native HDR support, and fan noise that can be loud in standard power modes.

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