Epson ProCinema 6040UB

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Outstanding picture quality in a sub $4,000 projector, 4K Enhancement technology creates a stunning image that will rival native 4K projectors, Full coverage of the DCIP3 color gamut, ISF certified calibration tools, Granular features for custom installer...
Superb color performance, Excellent HDR support, Powerful lamp, Great lens controls, Easy to use, Video looks stunning and sharp
Crisp “4K Enhanced” picture, Ultra HD and HDR compatible, Impressive 3D performance

Cons:

Cannot support full DCIP3 color in brightest modes, Black levels aren't quite as deep as other projectors at this price point, Dynamic iris has some noticeable lag, Cannot support HLG HDR, HDR10, or other HDR standards
• No true 4K resolution and doesn't even support upscaled 4K

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Last revision on July 2, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Outstanding picture quality in a sub $4,000 projector, 4K Enhancement technology creates a stunning image that will rival native 4K projectors, Full coverage of the DCIP3 color gamut, ISF certified calibration tools, Granular features for custom installer
Superb color performance, Excellent HDR support, Powerful lamp, Great lens controls, Easy to use, Video looks stunning and sharp
Crisp “4K Enhanced” picture, Ultra HD and HDR compatible, Impressive 3D performance
HOME CINEMA 5040UB / PRO CINEMA 6040UB SUMMARY: What's New, Major Competion and Value Proposition, The Bottom Line, Pros and

Reviewers Didn't Like

Cannot support full DCIP3 color in brightest modes, Black levels aren't quite as deep as other projectors at this price point, Dynamic iris has some noticeable lag, Cannot support HLG HDR, HDR10, or other HDR standards
• No true 4K resolution and doesn't even support upscaled 4K
HDR controls on the remote, Dolby Vision support
Some motor noise with Auto Iris active, High fan noise in certain picture modes

Expert reviews and ratings

Nothing captures the true movie-going experience like a big screen and projector. Thanks to Epson's Pro Cinema 6040UB you can bring that cinema-like experience home and get a taste of some of the best features that 4K/UltraHD content has to...

By Audioholics on February 02, 2018

100

Epson has thrown down the gauntlet with the $3,999 Pro Cinema 6040UB--perhaps even more so with its nigh-identical twin, the $2,999 Home Cinema 5040UB. To combine such a high level of performance (excellent detail, high brightness, a deep black level,...

By Home Theater Review on November 28, 2016

The bottom line for the Epson 6040UB pixel-shift 4K projector is that we like it very much. This is a definite piece of premium home theater technology and the video it creates is nothing short of excellent as long as you can overlook the fact that the...

By 4k.com on November 25, 2016

Epson's Ultra HD and HDR-compatible 3D LCD projector delivers a compelling mix of performance and features for its $3,999...

By soundandvision.com on September 02, 2016

THE EPSON PRO CINEMA 6040UB offers HDR and Ultra HD Capability for Less than the Cost of a Decent Flat-panel TV. It Truly is a Flagship Display at a Budget Price.Likes4K Enhancement truly improves image qualityHDR adds depth and can be tuned to user...

By Home Theater HiFi on September 21, 2016

There are a few very nice home theater projectors that cost less than the 5040UB, including a couple of DLPs but none come close in terms of feature set, and general capabilities. Most of what is below $1000 can best be described home entertainment, not serious...

By Projectors at Projector Reviews on August 11, 2016

We have a pre-production sample of the Epson 6040UB in house. We will not publish a final review until we see a production unit, but we have learned a lot from this pre-production unit, so wish to pass on some preliminary observations. A full review...

By ProjectorCentral on July 15, 2016