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Key Specifications of Epson Home Cinema 2250
Resolution 1920×1080
Brightness (Lumens) 2,700
Contrast Ratio 70,000:1
Throwing distance: 4.7 feet - 29.0 feet
Screen size: 30 inches - 300 inches
Speaker power: 10.0 Watts Mono
Setup
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is designed for instant usability right out of the box. No need to spend time adjusting images or installing updates. Simply connect your content sources, place the projector where you want it, and you're ready to start viewing.
One thing to note is that the throwing distance of the Epson Home Cinema 2250 is relatively long. A 100-inch screen will require approximately 8 to 15 feet, depending on how you set the zoom. This may be an issue for smaller rooms and makes it more suitable for ceiling installations rather than tabletop setups.
However, given sufficient space, the Epson 2250 offers tremendous flexibility in setup. This includes a manual 1.6x zoom, vertical lens shift of 15%, and both horizontal keystone adjustment and digital correction.
Image Quality
The full HD image of the Epson Home Cinema 2250 is sharp and detailed, with impressive dynamic contrast for rich black levels and excellent image depth. The horizontal resolution matches what you'd expect from most flat-screen TVs and home theater projectors, while maintaining clarity at all screen sizes. It also provides such sharp resolution for all content, including 4K input.
The color performance of the Epson 2250 could be its most impressive feature. It utilizes a 3LCD chip rather than a color wheel. This gives it a wider color gamut, covering 100% of the color signal for each frame, as well as eliminating common image issues like color brightness or rainbow effects.
You can also achieve this sharp, vibrant image at almost any level of light. The 2,700 lumens emitted from the Epson 2250's lamp are sufficient to dim indoor lighting in most living rooms and media centers, eliminating the need for light control measures. While you may still want to install blackout blinds on any windows for daytime viewing, you don't need a completely dark room.
Smart Features
The Epson 2250 comes with Android TV interface for downloading content apps and streaming movies and live programs to the projector. It supports all major streaming apps, including YouTube, Hulu, and HBO Go.
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You'll also get some voice control support with the Epson 2250, though it's acknowledged to be not as robust as on other projectors. Firstly, it only works with Google Assistant, not Alexa or other voice control systems. This capability is also limited to voice search, so you can't use voice commands to adjust volume or control playback. While this prevents it from being fully integrated into smart home theaters, it's a useful additional navigation aid for the included remote control.
Key Point: Review of Epson Home Cinema 2250
The Epson Home Cinema 2250 is designed to operate in traditional home theater spaces — in other words, fairly large rooms with moderate to low ambient light. It will also perform well in many living rooms and media centers, but it's not the best choice for smaller apartments, dorm rooms, and other spaces where long throw distances will be an issue.
Those seeking a premium projector will also miss features like 4K resolution and full voice control capability. That said, those aren't things you should expect in the sub-$1,000 price range. Compared to projectors at the same price point, the Epson 2250 is one of the best choices in terms of both image quality and usability. We hope this review has helped you decide whether it's the right choice for you!
