Epson Home Cinema 705HD

Generally smooth, clean motion; Very bright for its size

Serious color banding issues; Very noisy fan

The Epson 705HD is a compelling package for the user who needs a powerful projector in a compact package. It has enough light output to illuminate a medium sized screen and is small enough to fit into a carry-on bag. While the fan is somewhat noisy and...

Unimpressive black level performance, not really designed for a dedicated home theater ; One of the audibly noisier home projectors ; Dynamic iris also adds a little to the overall noise, with a soft whirring/click sound ; Limited placement flexibility...

This year's Epson Home Cinema 705HD positions better than its predecessor, the 700 did last year. This is thanks to the lower cost, and the brighter image. Other improvements are there, but those two improve the value proposition compared to Epson's...