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Mitsubishi UL7400U review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,060Native panel resolution:1920x1200ANSI lumens:5000Throw ratio:?Lamp life:3000 hours

Mitsubishi UL7400U 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.

Mitsubishi UL7400U
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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%

6.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.2

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 79% of projectors
6.1

Value for money

Value for money
6.1/ 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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Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

4.9

Price

â–¼Worse than 76%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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%

7.2

Image Quality

22%

6.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

3.2

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 62%
6.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.2/ 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
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6.2

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

5.0

Popularity

Grades by review (1)
1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 78%
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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
  • mitsubishi-ul7400u
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,060
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Technical Specifications of projector Mitsubishi UL7400U

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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
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Score components:

42%

7.2

Image Quality

22%

6.6

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.1

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

3.2

Design & Power

6.2
Reviews score
6.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

4.9

Price

6.1
ANSI lumens
5,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 5,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 92.9% of projectors and equal to 2.5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2000:1, lower than 72% of projectors and equal to 7.3% 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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Throw ratio
?
Min throw distance
2.22 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 2.22 m, longer than 96.7% 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
1.86
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.86, wider than 83.9% of projectors.
With standard lens.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorised zoom. 85.4% 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
1.3
This projector supports HDMI 1.3, older than 89.8% of projectors and equal to 7.3% 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
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
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a 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
3,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,000 hours, longer than 91.9% of projectors and equal to 4% 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
?
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Mitsubishi UL7400U vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 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
  • 0.56 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.9 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    With standard lens.
    1.86 vs 1.3
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 vs 0
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 2.27x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,000 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
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.56 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.9 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    With standard lens.
    1.86 vs 1.3
  • Supports curved-surface correction
    This projector corrects warping on curved surfaces, while the average projector does not. 5.5% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 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
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • 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
  • DVI input included
    This projector supports DVI input, while the average projector does not. 5.3% of projectors support DVI input.
    DVI-D input.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 vs 0
  • 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.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1920x1200/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1920x1200/60Hz 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
  • 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
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 vs 2
  • 1.21 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.22 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • 16.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

    6.2

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    5.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (1)
    1 review, its grade estimated from the review text. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.2 vs 7.4
  • 13.1% worse value for money
    Mitsubishi UL7400U has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.14 vs 6.9).
    6.14 vs 6.95
  • 60.6% more expensive
    Mitsubishi UL7400U is more expensive than the average projector (£1,060 vs £660).
    £1,060 vs £660
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% 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
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 9 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2012 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    March 2012
    2012 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.
  • 1.21 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.22 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 5 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    25 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 4 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (60 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    60 % vs 64 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1920x1200/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1920x1200/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 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.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This projector has fewer USB ports than the average projector (0 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 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
  • 17,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 3.53x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (10.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    10.52 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 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
  • 2 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (30 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    30 dB vs 28 dB
  • 184 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (481 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    481 mm vs 297 mm
  • 270 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (420 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    420 mm vs 150 mm
  • 57 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (179 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    179 mm vs 122 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
cine4pro.de
≈ estimated
20/07/2012
Reference test · WUXGA 3LCD
Verdict
The Mitsubishi UL7400U is a very bright WUXGA projector that measures close to its claimed output, but its contrast and out-of-box color accuracy need work.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Mitsubishi UL7400U

  • High brightness at 5000 ANSI lumens, suitable for well-lit rooms or large venues
  • Sharp WUXGA (1920 x 1200) native resolution providing clear image quality
  • Motorised focus, zoom, and wide-area lens shift for flexible installation
  • Durable inorganic LCD panels designed for a longer service life
  • Versatile 360-degree projection capability for creative setups
  • Self-cleaning air filter system that reduces maintenance needs
  • Super Resolution technology that enhances the detail of lower-resolution content

What customers don't like about Mitsubishi UL7400U

  • Large physical footprint and heavy weight (approx. 10.5 kg), making it less portable
  • Operating noise level of 37 dB (30 dB in Eco mode) may be noticeable in quiet environments
  • Relatively short standard lamp life of 3,000 hours compared to modern laser projectors
  • High power consumption during operation (480W)
  • Discontinued model (EOL since 2012), which may impact official support and parts availability
  • Native 2000:1 contrast ratio is lower than many newer home cinema competitors

Verdict

The Mitsubishi UL7400U is a professional-grade 3LCD installation projector featuring a high native WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution and an impressive 5000 ANSI lumens of brightness, making it suitable for large meeting rooms and auditoriums. Its main characteristics include an inorganic liquid-crystal panel for extended service life, a 2000:1 contrast ratio, and versatile 360-degree projection capabilities. Key pros include the convenience of motorized focus and zoom, a wide-area lens shift (±70% vertical, ±30% horizontal) for flexible placement, and high-performance ED lenses that ensure sharp image quality even at the peripheral borders. However, notable cons include its status as a discontinued model since 2012, a relatively high weight of approximately 10.5 kg (23 lbs), and a moderate lamp life of 3,000 hours in standard mode, which may lead to higher long-term maintenance costs compared to modern laser alternatives.

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