Epson Home Cinema 5050UB vs Optoma UHZ50

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Aug 13, 2024 04:56 PM

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Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology LCD

Light Source Lamp

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Imaging Technology DLP

Light Source Laser

Our Verdict

Epson Home Cinema 5050UB

Optoma UHZ50

The Epson Home Cinema 5050UB is better than the Optoma UHZ50, though they use different light sources. The lamp-based Epson gets significantly brighter and has a longer max throw distance. While the Optoma has a marginally better contrast ratio, the Epson's brighter image and more accurate colors give it a better overall viewing experience, albeit in a much bigger, heavier design.

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UHZ50 (White)

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Threshold

0.10

Movies

8.5

7.3

Brightness

8.3

7.1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.6

6.2

Native Contrast

8.6

7.7

Color Gamut

8.7

7.8

Full Comparison

Movies

8.5

7.3

Gaming

6.9

Brightness

8.3

Contrast

8.6

Picture Quality

Brightness

8.3

7.1

Brightness Measurement Picture

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Optoma UHZ50 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

1,661 lm

1,292 lm

Color Light Output

1,554 lm

956 lm

Brightness Uniformity

94%

84%

Screen Brightness

192 cd/m²

147 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

8.6

7.7

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

2,155 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

2,126 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

2,063 : 1

882 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

1,722 : 1

623 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

1,425 : 1

474 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

1,218 : 1

388 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

915 : 1

278 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

556 : 1

157 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

2,232 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

24,991 : 1

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Color Gamut

8.7

7.8

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

97.13%

96.24%

Rec. 709 uv

97.76%

96.51%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

73.96%

59.41%

Rec. 2020 uv

78.90%

66.06%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.6

6.2

Pre White Balance Picture

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

2.22

3.22

Color dE

1.63

5.99

Gamma

2.15

2.22

Color Temperature

6,570 K

6,506 K

Picture Mode

Natural

Cinema

Color Temp Setting

6500 K

Standard

Gamma Setting

-2

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.4

6.7

Post White Balance Picture

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

0.41

1.97

Color dE

1.45

5.81

Gamma

2.20

2.24

Color Temperature

6,516 K

6,765 K

White Balance Calibration

11 point

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Natural

Cinema

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

LCD

DLP

Light Source

Lamp

Laser

Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.35

1.21

Maximum Throw Ratio

2.84

1.59

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Motorized

Focus

Manual Focus

Keystone

Manual Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.35

1.21

Maximum Throw Ratio

2.84

1.59

Horizontal Lens Shift

47%

Vertical Lens Shift

96%

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Portability

3.5

5.0

Dimension Picture

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Height

7.3" (18.5 cm)

4.9" (12.4 cm)

Width

20.3" (51.5 cm)

13.3" (33.7 cm)

Depth

17.7" (44.9 cm)

11.0" (28.0 cm)

Weight

24.7 lbs (11.2 kg)

10.5 lbs (4.8 kg)

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Noise

6.6

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

54.9dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Yes

Ethernet Speed

100Mbps

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Supported Resolutions

7.3

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Input Lag

6.6

4k @ 60Hz

20.8

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

20.9

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

27.2

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

27.3

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

27.2

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Dolby Vision

HLG

Yes

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

ARC: DTS 5.1

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Optical: DTS 5.1

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3D

3D Support

Yes

Features

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

ARC/eARC

Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi

Yes

USB Data Ports

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Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Cast Capable

Yes

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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