Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080

301 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 301 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the black level and usability. The noise and size are also appreciated, but there are some less positive reviews about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Projectors the Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by: Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020

In the past if you wanted a really big screen you'd get a projector. But with companies like Sharp now releasing 90-inch televisions , big-picture aficionados with extra cash can avoid the hassles of buying a projection screen and having to nurse a...

The Epson PowerLite 3020 offers up decent amounts of shadow detail and black level for a budget-minded projector. It's easy to use and offers a lot of tweaking capabilities. 3D and 24P playback are miles ahead of what a TV at the same price can offer.

WirelessHD (3020e only) is an expensive upgrade and needs clear line of sight to work; colors are a little off compared to the cheaper BenQ W107; black levels come at the expense of a noisy iris motor.

The Epson PowerLite 3020 projector series offers up a decent deal with a sophisticated picture and a couple of unique features.

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by: Chuck Cage (wired.com)

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080

At first the picture was a tad dark. But after cranking up the brightness and contrast, it looked every bit as good as any LCD or plasma we tested Ã¢Â¿Â¿

Simple, useful menu system. Excellent video processing, which means a great picture from just about any HD source. Quiet

Cream-colored case looks like a relic from an ’80s boardroom. Thankfully, it'll likely end up ceiling-mounted and out of sight

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by: Digital Trends Staff (digitaltrends.com)

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080

Just a year ago, finding “affordable” 1080p front projection meant writing a check for at least 5 zeroes – and even then, you were more likely than not to sacrifice features for dollars. Happily, prices on equip-ment are beginning to come down,...

Plenty of extra functionality such as lens shift ; security slot ; control deactivation ; etc

Replacing the air filter can be overlooked and result in degraded performance

1080p HDTVs are all the rage, so why should those choosing front projectors have to settle for anything less?

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by: Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 Review

1080p is here with a vengeance and Epson is leading the way with its new 1080p professional model with ISFccc and other installer-friendly functions. See how well this professional projector compares to other products available on the market. With the...

No screen door effect - period ; Excellent contrast & color saturation ; A plethora of calibration options ; Good performance "out of the box ; Backlit remote ; Native 1080p/24/60 support ; HDMI 1.3

No automatic focus (manual only) ; Odd/inaccurate resolution information in Info menu display

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Epson Pro Cinema 1080 UB First Look

We got an up close and personal look at the new Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB projector at the 2007 Audioholics State of the CE Union event in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The "UB" stands for Ultra Black and by the looks of what we saw on the...

Feb, 2008

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Expert review by: Pat Pilon (avrev.com)

Epson Home Cinema 1080UB LCD Projector

The Epson Home Cinema 1080UB is a 1080p LCD projector, designed with superior black levels in its class as the main selling point. Epson dismissed the square, blocky look of most projectors (and, for that matter, Epson's newer models) in favour of a...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by: default (avguide.com)

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB Projector

Sleek and swoopy, the Epson Power-Lite Home Cinema 1080 UB features a prominent lens mounted towards the right side with a row of exhaust slats on the left front panel that direct warmed air off to the side. The optics feature manual adjustments for...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by: Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB LCD Projector

LCD projectors are built around three small LCD chips, one for each of the primary colors—red, green, and blue. Epson is one of only two manufacturers of these panels, with a commanding 85-90% share of the LCD-chip market. (Sony is the other maker,...

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Thomas J. Norton (ultimateavmag.com)

UltimateAVmag.com: Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080 UB LCD Projector

As with many projector manufacturers, Epson's product line is heavily oriented toward business applications. In that respect, the company is consistently at or near the top in worldwide sales. But Epson also occupies a significant and growing share of...

Excellent color and detail, Deep blacks and good shadow detail, Superb video processing in both HD and SD, Wide range of adjustments, including color-point calibration

Some color misalignment, Not as quiet as some of its competition

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Jul, 2008

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Expert review by: Chris Boylan (bigpicturebigsound.com)

Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB

If front projection home theater is your game, check out Epson's latest 1080p projector, the Home Cinema 1080 UB. With excellent blacks (for an LCD projector), accurate colors and a relatively affordable price, Epson knocks one out of the park.

Overall, the image from the Epson Home Cinema 1080 UB is impressive, with great blacks and contrast, realistic colors and breathtaking detail, particularly with high definition sources such as 1080i broadcast HDTV and 1080p Blu-ray Disc movies. Its...

May, 2008

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Product Specifications

A new celebrity is in town, brought to you by Epson, the world leader in home theater projectors. Introducing the Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 1080, a projector that will so captivate the hearts and minds of movie buffs, they won't want to leave their homes. Masterfully engineered to deliver extraordinary performance, this remarkable performer combines five innovations in one phenomenal product. Working together as one unique system, these comprehensive components offer quality that far surpasses anything you've seen before.Engineered with precision detail, right down to the molecular level, Epson 3LCD technology is comprised of panels that faithfully reproduce the visible color spectrum. As a result, more light is able to pass through to the screen, giving the audience rich, vibrant colors and more even color tones. Finely tuned to deliver action-packed adventure unlike any other, the Pro Cinema 1080 offers flawless high-speed video motion, with smooth transitions from light to dark and color to color, displaying even the most subtle of color changes. Polarized liquid crystal molecular technology offers the most precise color registration for crisp images without any rainbow effects or color breakdown.This show-stopping projector features a proprietary lamp designed to deliver even, consistent light from corner to corner, using the least amount of power. Innovative Epson engineers created a lamp that gives off less heat, while optimizing performance and conserving energy at the same time. It's a feature that only Epson can provide - advanced technology designed to deliver maximum brightness and color uniformity. And, it's something that's sure to impress your clients with more consistent light for a better overall image! No other projector manufacturer matches this performance!