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Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£4,000Native panel resolution:1920x1200ANSI lumens:5200Throw ratio:?Lamp life:2500 hours

Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 3 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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%

6.4

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%

?

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
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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
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%

7.4

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

4.5

Connectivity

6%

2.7

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.4

Reviews 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
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6.4

Mark 8.2 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%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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–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.
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~ £4,000
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU

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Technical Specifications of projector Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU

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%

7.4

Image Quality

22%

6.8

Projection & Lens

12%

5.7

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

4.5

Connectivity

6%

2.7

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
6.4
List score
?
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%

6.8

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.1
ANSI lumens
5,200
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 5,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 95.6% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
5,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 5000:1, lower than 59.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1200
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1200, higher than 86.3% of projectors and equal to 2.8% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1200
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1200, higher than 68.3% of projectors and equal to 2.8% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
1.35 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.35 m, longer than 76.5% of projectors and equal to 0.6% 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
1.8
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.8, wider than 82.6% of projectors and equal to 1.1% 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.
Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
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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
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
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
2,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 2,500 hours, longer than 96% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 93.8% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
528 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 528 W of power, more than 98.5% of projectors.
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Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.36x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,200 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
    Includes Arc Correction and Point Correction.
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 0.5 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.8 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.8 vs 1.3
  • 4 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (4 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    4 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 2.36x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,200 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
    Includes Arc Correction and Point Correction.
  • 0.5 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.8 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.8 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
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 4 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (4 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    4 vs 0
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    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
  • 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
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models

    6.4

    Mark 8.2 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%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    2 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 1 video review, 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.
    6.4 vs 7.4
  • 6.06x more expensive
    Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU is more expensive than the average projector (£4,000 vs £660).
    £4,000 vs £660
  • 37.3% worse value for money
    Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.06 vs 6.9).
    5.06 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 8 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2013 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    June 2013
    2013 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.
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (5000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    5,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.34 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    1.35 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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.
    Different HDMI ports reach 10.2 and 4.95 Gbps.
    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 (1.1 vs 2.2).
    1.1 vs 2.2
  • 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 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 sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% 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
  • 8 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (39 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    39 dB vs 31 dB
  • 17,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 16,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 3.26x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.7 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    9.7 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 298 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (528 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    528 W vs 230 W
  • 3 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (31 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    31 dB vs 28 dB
  • 208 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (505 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    505 mm vs 297 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
Projector Reviews
≈ estimated
02/06/2015
Hands-on review · bright-room tests with a screen
Verdict
The Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU holds up in daylight and for sports viewing when paired with the right screen.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
12/06/2015
Review · Bright commercial projector
Verdict
The Epson G6550WU is a very bright projector with excellent color, ideal for sports in bright rooms, but too bright for a dark home theater.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
12/06/2015
Measured test · Bright installed projector
Verdict
The Epson G6550WU is a very bright projector that handles sunlit rooms and large screens, though it is built for offices and classrooms.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU

  • High brightness of 5,200 lumens makes it excellent for rooms with significant ambient light
  • Versatile installation with six interchangeable lens options and significant lens shift capabilities
  • Advanced networking features including remote monitoring, scheduling, and Crestron RoomView support
  • Impressive color accuracy and saturation for a commercial-class projector, especially in Theatre and sRGB modes
  • Long-lasting 10,000-hour electrostatic filter reduces maintenance needs
  • Includes features rarely found in business projectors like Creative Frame Interpolation (CFI) for smoother motion

What customers don't like about Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU

  • Weak black level performance compared to dedicated home theatre projectors
  • Lacks native 3D support, which is unusual for its brightness class
  • Limited connectivity with only one standard HDMI port (though DisplayPort can be adapted)
  • Dark shadow detail is considered only 'okay' and often requires manual adjustment out of the box
  • Split-screen functionality can be slow to sync or occasionally unstable
  • Missing some high-end commercial features like HDBaseT and HD-SDI found on flagship models

Verdict

The Epson PowerLite Pro G6550WU is a high-performance WUXGA (1920 x 1200) projector featuring 3LCD, 3-chip technology that delivers an impressive 5,200 lumens of both white and colour brightness. It is designed for large venues and bright environments, offering a 5,000:1 contrast ratio, extensive manual lens shift (±67% vertical, ±30% horizontal), and a flexible 1.8x manual zoom lens. Main pros include its exceptional brightness for handling ambient light, vibrant colour reproduction, and versatile installation features like 360-degree projection and edge-blending. However, notable cons include its lack of native 3D support, somewhat entry-level black levels compared to dedicated home theatre models, and the absence of a second HDMI port, as it instead utilizes a DisplayPort as its secondary high-definition input.

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