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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£2,820Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2400Throw ratio:?Lamp life:4000 hours

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 1 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
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%

6.6

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.6

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–¼Worse than 69% of projectors
5.1

Value for money

Value for money
5.1/ 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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Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

7.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

â–²Better than 54%
6.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.6/ 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
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6.6

Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.6

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 68%
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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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Where to buy
    N/A~ £2,820
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Score components:

42%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

7.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

6.6
Reviews score
6.6
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.1
ANSI lumens
2,400
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,400 ANSI lumens, brighter than 51.6% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
600,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 600000:1, higher than 84.4% of projectors and equal to 0.9% 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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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
?
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
2.1
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 2.1, wider than 94.4% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
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
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
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
?
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
4,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 9.6% 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 86.3% of projectors and equal to 6.5% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
350 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 350 W of power, more than 84% of projectors and equal to 2% of projectors.
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Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (600000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    600,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 5.65x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (480 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    480 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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 %
  • 32.3 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (96.3 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    96.3 % vs 64 %
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 6 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (22 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    22 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (600000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    600,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 5.65x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (480 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    480 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 9.1% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,400 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • 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 %
  • 32.3 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (96.3 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    96.3 % vs 64 %
  • 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 motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 6 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (22 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    22 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 10.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.6/ 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models

    6.6

    Mark 7.9 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.6

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, with a printed score. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.6 vs 7.4
  • 35.9% worse value for money
    Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.11 vs 6.9).
    5.11 vs 6.95
  • 4.27x more expensive
    Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB is more expensive than the average projector (£2,820 vs £660).
    £2,820 vs £660
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 8 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    October 2013
    2013 vs 2021
  • 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
  • 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 Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 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 built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 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
  • 2.82x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (8.4 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    8.4 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 120 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (350 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    350 W vs 230 W
  • 169 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (466 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    466 mm vs 297 mm
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

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

Brand video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
15/11/2013
Lab test · Anamorphic home theater
Verdict
The Epson Pro Cinema 6030UB delivers Epson's best home theater picture, with deep blacks and anamorphic widescreen, and works best in a dedicated, light-controlled room.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB

  • Exceptional black level performance and ultra-high contrast for its price range
  • Excellent 2D and 3D image quality with high brightness (up to 2,400 lumens)
  • THX and ISF certification providing great color accuracy out of the box
  • Highly flexible placement due to 2.1:1 zoom and vertical/horizontal lens shift
  • Generous bundle usually includes a spare lamp, ceiling mount, and two pairs of 3D glasses
  • Long-lasting lamp life with reasonably priced official replacement bulbs

What customers don't like about Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB

  • Mechanical noise from the automatic iris (described as a grinding or clicking sound)
  • Manual lens controls for focus and zoom rather than more convenient powered adjustments
  • Lack of native 4K support and inability to handle modern 4K/HDR signals without downscaling
  • Potential for age-related optical issues like yellowing or blue lines on older units
  • Large physical footprint may be cumbersome for smaller rooms
  • Lack of built-in wireless HDMI (found only on the 'e' sub-models)

Verdict

The Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 6030UB is a flagship 1080p 3LCD projector designed for elite home cinema setups, featuring a native 1920x1080 resolution and 2,400 lumens of both colour and white brightness. It stands out with an exceptional 600,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and an advanced Fujinon lens that supports a 2.1x zoom and extensive horizontal/vertical lens shift for flexible installation. Key performance pros include THX and ISF certifications for professional-grade colour accuracy, ultra-black levels enabled by an effective auto-iris, and active 3D support with frame interpolation to reduce judder. However, some notable cons include its lack of 4K or HDR support due to its older technological standard, the bulkier physical footprint compared to modern laser units, and the manual nature of its lens focus and shift controls.

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