For a dedicated dark cinema room, the EH-TW9400 (2,600 lumens, 1,200,000:1 contrast, powered lens shift). For a living room that cannot be darkened, the EH-TW7100 (3,000 lumens, 3D, 2 × 10W speakers). For one-box 4K entertainment and gaming, the EH-TW6250 (2,800 lumens, Android TV, sub-20ms lag). For offices and classrooms, the EB-FH54 (4,100 lumens Full HD, Wi-Fi 6 wireless presentation). The EB-FH54 is not a home cinema alternative to the other three.
All four models, side by side
Published manufacturer figures. Note the category column — the first three and the fourth answer different questions.
Epson EH-TW9400, EH-TW7100, EH-TW6250 and EB-FH54 compared
Model
Category
Resolution
Brightness
Contrast
Light source
Best for
EH-TW9400
Home theatre
4K PRO-UHD
2,600 lumens
1,200,000:1
250W UHE lamp
dedicated cinema rooms and premium living-room cinemas with controlled light.
EH-TW7100
Home theatre
4K PRO-UHD1
3,000 lumens
100,000:1
250W UHE lamp
living-room cinema and family media rooms where some ambient light is unavoidable.
EH-TW6250
Home theatre
4K PRO-UHD
2,800 lumens
35,000:1
200W UHE lamp
living rooms and family rooms that want a large 4K picture and console gaming without a separate streaming box.
EB-FH54
Business / education
Full HD 1080p (1920 × 1080 native)
4,100 lumens
Not specified by manufacturer
UHE lamp
offices, boardrooms, conference rooms, classrooms and training rooms with normal room lighting.
Home theatre models in detail
The three 4K PRO-UHD models compared on every specification that separates them.
Epson home theatre projectors compared on published specifications
Specification
EH-TW9400
EH-TW7100
EH-TW6250
Brightness
2,600 lumens
3,000 lumens
2,800 lumens
Contrast ratio
1,200,000:1
100,000:1
35,000:1
Lens shift
Powered — vertical ±96.3%, horizontal ±47.1%
Manual — vertical ±60%, horizontal ±24%
Manual — vertical ±60% (no horizontal lens shift)
Zoom
2.1x optical, powered
1.62x optical, manual
1.6x optical, manual
Throw ratio
1.35 – 2.84:1
1.35 – 2.15:1
1.32 – 2.15:1
Projection size
50" – 300"
40" – 500"
40" – 500"
HDR
HDR10 and HLG
HDR10
HDR10 and HLG
3D
Yes
Yes — 2D and 3D playback
Not specified by manufacturer
Gaming
Refresh 192–240Hz (2D) / 400–480Hz (3D); input lag in milliseconds not specified by manufacturer
Refresh 192–240Hz (2D) / 400–480Hz (3D); input lag in milliseconds not specified by manufacturer
Lag time of less than 20ms (Epson published figure)
Operating system
No built-in smart operating system — use an external streaming device or source
No built-in smart operating system — use an external streaming device or source
Android TV built in
Built-in audio
Not specified by manufacturer
2 × 10W stereo speakers
10W built-in speaker
Lamp life
3,500 hours (normal) / 5,000 hours (eco)
3,500 hours (normal) / 5,000 hours (eco)
4,500 hours (normal) / 7,500 hours (eco)
EH-TW9400 vs EH-TW7100
The TW7100 is brighter — 3,000 against 2,600 lumens — so in a living room with some light it will look better. The TW9400 publishes 1,200,000:1 contrast against 100,000:1, adds powered lens shift (±96.3% vertical, ±47.1% horizontal against manual ±60% / ±24%) and a 2.1x powered zoom against 1.62x manual, and reaches 300" against 500" on paper. In a dark room the TW9400's black levels and mounting flexibility are the reason to spend more; in a bright one those advantages are largely invisible and the TW7100 is the better buy.
EH-TW7100 vs EH-TW6250
Closer than the model numbers suggest. The TW7100 wins on brightness (3,000 vs 2,800 lumens), contrast (100,000:1 vs 35,000:1), horizontal lens shift, 3D, a second HDMI input and 2 × 10W stereo speakers against a single 10W. The TW6250 wins on built-in Android TV, a published sub-20ms lag time, longer lamp life (up to 7,500 vs 5,000 hours in eco) and a shorter throw at the wide end. Choose the TW7100 for picture quality and connectivity; the TW6250 for simplicity and gaming.
EH-TW9400 vs EH-TW6250
These sit at opposite ends of the same range. The TW9400 is a dedicated cinema projector: far higher contrast, powered lens shift, 2.1x powered zoom, two HDMI inputs and 3D, all aimed at a dark purpose-built room. The TW6250 is a living-room projector: brighter by 200 lumens, Android TV built in, one HDMI input, sub-20ms lag and no horizontal lens shift. If the room is being built for cinema, the TW9400; if the projector goes into the room you already live in, the TW6250.
EB-FH54 vs the home theatre models
This is a category difference, not a contest. The EB-FH54 is a Full HD business and education projector rated at 4,100 lumens with Wi-Fi 6, Miracast and AirPlay 2 wireless presentation, a 16W speaker and up to 12,000 hours eco lamp life. The TW9400, TW7100 and TW6250 are 4K PRO-UHD home entertainment projectors with HDR, higher contrast and lens shift. Buying an EB-FH54 for a home cinema means accepting Full HD and a picture tuned for lit rooms; buying a home model for a boardroom means accepting a dimmer image in daylight and no wireless presentation.
Which Epson projector should I buy?
The decision tree, with the reason attached to each answer.
Want premium dedicated home theatre with the best black levels? — EH-TW9400
Want 4K home theatre with the most brightness and installation flexibility? — EH-TW7100
Want 4K home entertainment plus gaming and Android TV in one box? — EH-TW6250
Want business, classroom or boardroom projection in a lit room? — EB-FH54
Specifications Epson does not publish
For transparency: Epson does not publish dimensions, weight, noise level or power consumption for the EH-TW9400 and EH-TW7100 on the pages we verified, does not publish a contrast ratio or throw ratio for the EB-FH54, and does not list 3D for the EH-TW6250. We leave those gaps visible rather than filling them with figures from marketplace listings.
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Projector — chosen for the room's light and throw distance
Fixed-frame or motorised screen — size and gain matched to the projector
AV receiver or processor sized for the speaker layout
5.1, 7.1 or Dolby Atmos speakers with correct placement
Subwoofer positioned and level-matched to the room
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Which is better, the Epson EH-TW9400 or EH-TW7100?+
Neither is better in the abstract. The TW9400 publishes far higher contrast and powered lens shift, which matter in a dark dedicated room. The TW7100 publishes higher brightness, which matters more in a living room with ambient light.
Is the EH-TW6250 better than the EH-TW7100 for gaming?+
For gaming specifically, yes — the TW6250 is the only one of the pair with a published latency figure, a lag time of under 20ms. The TW7100 remains the better all-round picture in a bright room.
Is the EB-FH54 a 4K projector?+
No. It is a Full HD 1080p projector. Epson's 4K PRO-UHD models in this range are the EH-TW9400, EH-TW7100 and EH-TW6250.
Which Epson projector has Android TV?+
Only the EH-TW6250 among these four has Android TV built in.
Which Epson projector supports 3D?+
The EH-TW9400 and EH-TW7100 list 3D playback. Epson does not list 3D for the EH-TW6250, and 3D is not published for the EB-FH54.
Which Epson projector has the longest lamp life?+
The EB-FH54, at up to 12,000 hours in eco mode. Among the home models, the EH-TW6250 at up to 7,500 hours in eco mode.
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