EPSON 2022 New Upgrade Home Cinema 2350 4K PRO-UHD Smart Gaming Projector with Android TV, 3-Chip 3LCD, HDR10, HLG, 2,800 Lumens, Low Latency, 10 W Speaker, Bluetooth, Streaming Capability

I replaced my Sony AW10 that was top of the line at the time of purchase. This Epson is about 2.5 brighter and a step up in resolution. The other deciding factor is its “throw” capability - it fits my media room screen from over 15 feet back. Most projectors I see in this price range are “short throw” I can have my window blinds open in the middle of the day and still have a great picture that is on a 105” screen with great clarity, contrast and motion. This would be a good selection for gaming as well - I use it for TV and movies.Downsides: Its about twice as loud ( fan) as my old projector but its ok because i have a big surround sound system.It always starts up on its home screen, Google and other apps. I dont ever use them because i connect through a Denon amp and use an Apple TV - so I have to switch over to HDMI output every time i start up.Overall, I'm very happy with it. Great value for the price.Update: I did a little research and cured the issue above with the home screen. You can remove the Google module that is attached under the removable cover plate. I plugged my HDMI cable to that connection and the projector starts with my home system...the Apple TV...instead of the Google app home screen. Presto!

There aren’t many good cheap projectors that will work with my room/screen geometry. This is one of the three or so current production models that fit my needs.This is bright enough to watch dimly lit movies in the daytime. Even on the lowest lamp setting it looks good with strong ambient light.The menu offers advanced calibration settings that used to only be available through service menus. A few YouTube test patterns will allow you to adjust this to look very good, just short of proper ISF calibration. There are enough settings to get yourself into trouble but each submenu allows resetting to default.There are multiple options for keystone correction plus vertical lense shift. The option that allows you to pull the image into the corners of the screen to correct the geometry is great.This may be good for gaming, but I don’t do that, and therefore, don’t know. It does offer a fast video processing option that is presumably for gaming.The built in streaming device occupies one of the two HDMI ports and the USB port. Thankfully the device is easily removed to free up both ports. It does come with a separate remote for this device so it can be used for another display or as the primary device attached to an AVR if you like.There is no trigger output which is annoying, but easy to work around. Once the USB port is free you can just chop up a USB cable and wire it to the 12v trigger for a screen. All projectors really should have a trigger output though.I’m sure most people are going to consolidate to a universal remote or application, making the included remote unnecessary, but most projector remotes are backlit for use in the dark. This one isn’t.My biggest gripe is that it doesn’t come with a manual. I paid $1k for this thing and I want a damned manual. I’m well aware I can view a digital copy on the website, but I shouldn’t have to. C’mon.The picture is bright and settings are detailed enough for the average Joe to squeeze the best out of it. For the money it is probably the best option for my room. If Projector Central says it fits your screen size and distance it may be a good option for you too.

The epson 2350 is their newer model. A bit pricey @ $1299. I installed this projector as a ceiling mount 12' from my screen (elite 1.1 gain screen). I also calibrated this projector (using i1 pro meter + HCFR calibrating software). The settings I used when calibrating (Color mode - Natural, Lamp mode - Standard). Once calibrated, you can expect lumens/brightness levels to decrease by about 25% from the published epson specs. It just work this way-out of the box, without calibration, these projectors are setup to be much brighter. Regardless, this projector after calibration was outstanding - I installed this projector as a ceiling mount 12' from the screen (used projector zoom to set and show a 110" diagonal picture). If you increase the zoom (to show a larger picture) brightness will naturally decrease.Here are the results (after calibration).Brightness Level - 33 foot lamberts (1450 lumens) - this is as good or better than the epson 3800.Color Accuracy - Using HCFR color checker. I measured a delta E of <2.5 (anything less than 3.0 is considered very good).Gamma - I calibrated to a 2.25 gamma. I used the custom gamma adjustment. Accurate & very good.HDR - this is the only minor weak, works and looks ok but not like high end projectors. Set to 5 or 6.4K enhancement - does a good job upscalling your 1080p input. Quite a sharp image. Work well.As a side note, out of the box (without calibration) this projector looked pretty good - using and setting lamp to standard and color mode to natural. Bottom line - very bright and color accuate. I do not use for gaming. This projector is used for watching movies, sports or when setup to use my golf simulator. Hope this helps.

I looked through several projectors and read many reviews, which pointed to this projector, considering the prices of other 4K projectors, this one is the budget friendly option that will still deliver great and bright image.

I purchased an Epson Home cinema projector in October 2023 for Christmas. I had it professionally installed in January. About a month later a problem occurred with the sound not working on the apps. I called Epson and was told I just had to reset my projector, this worked for a couple of weeks I had to call back again they told me to reset it again. This again worked for a couple of weeks. I had to call again and this time spoke to a supervisor who sent me a new android stick and I had to install it. Again, we have the same problems i call them back for 7th time and they say they will send a refurbished unit instead of a new one.Absolutely horrific time dealing with Epson. Will clearly not be recommended. I also have to pay to have it uninstalled and installed again.