Deciding on whether to buy a product like EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector or perhaps ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector vs ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector

EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector specs

EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector
 ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector specs

ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector
Type: Home cinema projector

Type: Gaming projector

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Technology: LCD

Technology: DLP

PROJECTION

PROJECTION

Projection type: Long throw

Screen size range: 54″ – 300″

Screen size range: 30″ – 300″

Projection range: 0.9 – 4.6 m

Projection range: 2.35 m – 3.82 m

Video standard: – NTSC
– PAL
– SECAM
– HDTV
– EDTV
– SDTV

Brightness: 2500 lumens

Brightness: 2200 lumens

Aspect ratio: 16:9

Aspect ratio: 16:9

Contrast ratio: 60,000:1

Contrast ratio: 20,000:1

Focus: Manual

Focus: Manual

Keystone correction: Yes

Zoom: 2 x

Zoom: 1.6 x

Start-up time: 13 seconds

3D ready: Yes

AUDIO
Start-up time: Instant on

AUDIO

Number of speakers: 2

Audio power: 10 W

Number of speakers: 1

Sound enhancement : DTS Sound

Audio power: 10 W

CONNECTIVITY
CONNECTIVITY

Wireless connectivity: No

Wireless connectivity: Built-in WiFi

Ethernet: No

Video interface: – HDMI x 2
– MHL x 1
– VGA x 1

Video interface: – HDMI x 1
– HDMI/MHL x 2
– VGA x 1
– Component x 1
– Component Video x 1
– Composite Video x 1
– S-Video x 1
– Analog RGB x 1
– VGA x 1

USB: USB 2.0 x 2

USB: – USB Type A x 1
– micro USB x 1

ENERGY

Audio interface: Stereo mini-jack x 1

ENERGY
Energy consumption: 296 W

Noise level: 37 dB(A)

Noise level: 33 dB(A)

Lamp type and consumption: UHE 200 W

Lamp type and consumption: Philips, 240 W

Lamp life: – Economy: 7500 hours
– Standard: 4500 hours

Lamp life: – Normal:3000 hours
– Economy: 4000 hours
– ExtremeEco: 6000 hours

GENERAL

Energy saving features: Eco mode

GENERAL
Colour: White

Box contents: – Epson EH-TW5650 Full HD Home Cinema Projector
– Power cable
– Remote control incl. batteries
– Quick start guide
– User manual (CD)
– Warranty card

Colour: Black

Dimensions: 175 x 375 x 380 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Acer Predator Z650 Short Throw Full HD Gaming Projector
– AC power cable
– VGA cable
– Remote control
– Lens cap
– Carry case
– User guide
– Quick start guide
– Security card
– Batteries for remote control

Weight: 4.72 g

Dimensions: 357 x 241 x 98 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee : – Projector: 2 years
– Lamp: 3 years

Weight: 3.4 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee : 2 years

Price: £725

Price: £880

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.1 / 10

Review Score: 9.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector or ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 47 products in the same category as EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector, which is the Projectors category. Of these 47 products the average price was £604.95, the most expensive was £3499 and the cheapest was just £39.95. We then looked at the price of the 47 in the same as the ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector, which of course the average was £604.95, top price was £3499 and cheapest £39.95.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Epson and Acer, the average was £91.58 for Epson, £808.11 for Acer. The max for each was £2599/£4699.99 and minimum was £7.59/£69.99

Price analysis of EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector

Price analysis of ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector

  • EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Screen size: Up to 300″
  • Long throw
  • Ideal for dark rooms
  • Connectivity: HDMI / VGA / MHL
  • Top features: – Big screen viewing in the comfort of your home – Multiple connections let you project directly from your devices – Easy to set up and use for your convenience Big screen viewingSettle down in your living room and get the big screen experience with the Epson EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector. Gather the family round and make a home cinema with the latest blockbuster, invite all your friends round and watch the cup final in supersize style, or just turn your Sunday afternoon gaming session into a truly immersive experience.Multiple connectionsWith HDMI, USB, VGA, and WiFi connections available, the Epson Home Cinema Projector gives you the flexibility to project from a range of your devices. Plug in your laptop and show friends your folder of funny video clips, or hook up your console and stage a big-screen FIFA tournament. You can even play directly from your smartphone with the iProjection app – perfect for showing off your holiday selfies.Easy to set upLightweight and compactly designed, you can easily place the Epson Full HD Projector around your home without taking up much space. Its 1.6x zoom and keystone correction features mean you can place it at a range of angles and still get a clear, bright projection.Don’t forget your accessoriesGet the most out of your Home Cinema Projector with our range of projector screens, so that you don’t have to worry about finding a blank wall large enough for the image. The Optoma range spans up to a huge 92‚Äù, so that you can bring a genuine cinematic feel into your home.
  • Product codes: 8715946640259
  • ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Screen size: Up to 300″
  • Short throw
  • Connectivity: HDMI / VGA / USB / MHL / Composite Video
  • Top features: – Rich, immersive colour with a Full HD resolution – Project up to 300‚Äù with a short throw option for smaller spaces – Wireless sound with a range of connectivity Rich, immersive colour Enjoy a truly unique gaming experience that makes you feel as if you’re really within the game with Acer’s Predator Z650 Short Throw Full HD Gaming Projector. Experience every detail in all your favourite games with a Full HD 1080p resolution and 20,000:1 contrast ratio. See every game exactly as the developer intended with an expanded colour gamut that offers 100% sRGB coverage. Project up to 300‚Äù Able to project up to a 300‚Äù screen, the Predator is perfect for creating screens for huge spaces. But if you want to use the Z650 in a smaller space, the short throw option lets you project a display up to 100‚Äù with a distance of just 1.5 metres. Creating the perfect image for every game, the Predator Z650 has modes that enhance your visibility depending on different in-game environments – analysing content in real-time to improve contrast and colour. Easily create a custom splash screen so that you’re greeted by your greatest moment every time you boot up the Z650. With a few simple button presses, the Predator can capture any moment and save it as a custom screen. Wireless sound Entertain your crowd without needing external speakers with built-in dual speakers and DTS sound technology. But if you want to enjoy a personal, immersive experience, Bluetooth Audio lets you connect wirelessly to your Bluetooth headset. Pair the Predator Z650 with a Wireless HD kit to stream full quality 1080p content wirelessly. With a hidden dongle inside the projector, you can connect easily without additional cables. With a full complement of port connections at the back, you can easily connect to a large range of source devices however you want.Don’t forget your accessoriesGet the most out of your Gaming Projector with our range of projector screens, so that you don’t have to worry about finding a blank wall large enough for the image. The Optoma range spans up to a huge 92‚Äù, so that you can bring a cinematic feel to every game you play.
  • Product codes: 4713392228773

What’s better EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector or ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector?

There are obviously a number of differences between EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector and ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £725 cost of EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector is closer to the expectation you had than the £880 pricep point of ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector and ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ACER Predator Z650 Gaming Short Throw Projector scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Projectors as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



EPSON EH-TW5650 Smart Full HD Home Cinema Projector



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