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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Native panel resolution:1280x800ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.3-1.56:1Lamp life:5000 hours

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD 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 PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

90%

5.7

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

▼Worse than 79% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 81%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

42%

6.1

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.2

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Design & Power

▼Worse than 86%
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 77%
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

42%

6.1

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.2

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Design & Power

5.7
User score
User score
8.5/ 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
▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD has a popularity score of 8.6 points, which is higher than 78.5% of projectors.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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 81% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
12,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 12000:1, higher than 50.9% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1280x800
This projector uses a native resolution of 1280x800, lower than 74.6% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1280x800
This projector supports output resolution up to 1280x800, lower than 75.9% of projectors and equal to 7.9% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
1.3-1.56:1
Min throw distance
0.9 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.9 m, shorter than 62.2% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
318 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 318 inch, larger than 94.4% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 63.1% of projectors and equal to 22.1% 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
?
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
?
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 55.1% of projectors and equal to 41.6% 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
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
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
5,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 5,000 hours, longer than 70.2% of projectors and equal to 3.7% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
6,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 6,000 hours, longer than 78% of projectors and equal to 7.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
283 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 283 W of power, more than 61.8% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 71.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (318 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    318 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 17.11x cheaper
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD is cheaper than the average projector (£45 vs £770).
    £45 vs £770
  • 0.13 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 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.9 m vs 1.025 m
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 17.11x cheaper
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD is cheaper than the average projector (£45 vs £770).
    £45 vs £770
  • 5.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 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
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD
    the average projector
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD has a higher user score than the average projector (8.45 vs 8.000).
    8.45 vs 8
  • 10.1% better value for money
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.16 vs 6.5).
    7.16 vs 6.51
  • 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
  • 71.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (318 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    318 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 0.13 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 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.9 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 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
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1280x800 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1280x800 vs 1920x1080
  • 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 support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D 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
  • 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 Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 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 RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% 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
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 30 dB
  • 15,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 14,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 2.4 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (2.9 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    2.9 W vs 0.5 W
  • 8 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    September 2013
    2013 vs 2021
  • 89 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (234 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    234 mm vs 145 mm
  • 48 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (283 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    283 W vs 235 W

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pcmag.com
13/03/2014
Hands-on review · 720p 2D projector
Verdict
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD is a bright 720p projector with no rainbow artifacts for family rooms, though it lacks 3D and needs an outside speaker for stereo.
uk.pcmag.com
08/03/2014
Hands-on test · 2D entertainment projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 730HD is a bright 720p projector for family rooms that avoids rainbow artifacts, but it has no 3D.
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projectorreviews.com
08/11/2015
Summary of the review
Millennials and Projectors: The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD
geardiary.com
26/08/2015
Personal review · Starter home theater
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 730HD is a light, simple starter projector with a clear picture for movies and console games.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD

  • High brightness (3,000 lumens) makes it effective in well-lit rooms and with ambient light.
  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a great 'entry-level' or 'beginner' home cinema option.
  • Lightweight and portable design at approximately 5.3 lbs, making it easy to move or store.
  • 3LCD technology ensures a 'rainbow-free' viewing experience compared to some DLP models.
  • Good handling of skin tones and shadow details in most video content.
  • Long lamp life (up to 5,000–6,000 hours) with relatively low replacement costs.

What customers don't like about Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD

  • Native resolution is only 720p (WXGA), which lacks the crispness of modern 1080p or 4K models.
  • Low contrast ratio leads to 'dull' or washed-out colors in dark, dedicated theater environments.
  • Limited connectivity options with only one HDMI port and no built-in Wi-Fi (requires a dongle).
  • Lack of an audio-out port, making it difficult to connect external speakers directly to the unit.
  • Noticeable fan noise and heat generation reported by some users during operation.
  • Does not support 3D content.

Verdict

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 730HD is a versatile 720p (1280 x 800 WXGA) 3LCD projector featuring 3,000 lumens of both color and white brightness and a 12,000:1 contrast ratio. Main characteristics include its 3-chip technology for accurate color reproduction, a lightweight 5.3-pound portable design, and flexible setup tools like a 1.2x optical zoom and horizontal/vertical keystone correction. Pros include a bright image suitable for rooms with ambient light, a long lamp life of up to 6,000 hours in ECO mode, and a complete lack of 'rainbow effect' artifacts. Cons include a limited native resolution compared to 1080p standards, the presence of only one HDMI port, a modest 2W mono speaker, and a lack of an audio-out port for easy external speaker connection.

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