Technical characteristics

Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixel
screen size Maximum 300 inch
brightness 3,000 ANSI lumens
contrast 15,000: 1
focus manually
connections USB type A, USB type B (mouse control), Wi-Fi, VGA input (D-Sub), HDMI x 2, composite video input (RCA), MHL, composite audio input (RCA)
image formats 16:10 (native)
weight 2600 grams
projection type front projection
HD Ready available
Full HD available
integrated speakers available
special feature Easy setup by manual horizontal - and automatic vertical keystone correction

Advantages

  • very good handling of the Mini projector
  • very good picture and sound quality
  • long life of the Mini projector lamp
  • light weight

disadvantages

  • volume from the fan
one small and powerful projector I was looking for. Ultimately, it was for a long time are looking for mini Beamer the Epson EB U04. Now some months in use, following to the Mini projector from Epson a test report.

Purchase of the Epson EB U04 Mini projector

not too big, a good picture and sound quality, but also a long service life and ease of use. On the basis of factors, I made me Beamer on the search after a mini. The conditions for a new Mini projector, have led me to the Epson EB U04 mini beamer. This model has fulfilled all my wishes. Also still accessories, the two speakers and the variety of connections has impressed this model. Also, the service was described as very easy. Further still another point has impressed at the Epson EB U04 mini beamer. In addition to the many good reviews of other buyers, also the Stiftung Warentest test case. Here, the mini Beamer with the test result was namely rated good. Many reasons have spoken so for this Mini projector from Epson's.

Technical data to the Epson EB U04 mini Beamer

off a plastic housing and a high-quality interior is the Epson EB U04 mini beamer. Due to the installed technology, comes the mini Beamer on a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, this is the 3LCD-Technologie. This allows the mini Beamer can play also full HD. A high white and color brightness for the Epson EB U04 provides Mini projector for a good picture and movie quality. So this comes to 3000 lumens. The contrast is 15,000: 1. Two speakers are mounted in the housing. These speakers come on a power of 2 Watts. The mini Beamer has different connectors, so including two HDMI ports and two USB ports. Via the USB port, you can the Mini projector control, as well as transmit image and sound. In addition you can connect other storage devices and digital cameras through the USB port to play. Also LAN-enabled and has more connections, which include an RCA audio input and VGA. The energy consumption at the Mini projector is very low. So is the life of the lamp in the mini Beamer around 10,000 hours in economy mode and 5,000 hours in normal mode. The Epson EB U04 Mini projector is completely decorated in a shade of white. The size of the Mini projector is 29.7 x 24.4 x 7.7 cm, it is due to the used materials on a weight of 2.6 kg.

Included with the Epson EB U04 Mini projector

the Epson EB U04 Mini projector is next to the device, a connection cable for the computer, a remote control with batteries and a user's Guide included. As a guarantee is granted to the Mini projector manufacturer Epson, also a warranty card is included. This two year warranty. Finally had to point out to a bag, so that you can transport the Mini projector very easily.

Operation of the Epson EB U04 mini Beamer

he can be connected very quickly, you can remove all accessories included. The same is true also for the operation of the Epson EB U04 mini beamer. Here you have the agony Choice, namely between a direct control on the mini beamer or operation via the remote control. When I used the first few times the mini Beamer, one I noticed, namely the fans. Depending on what to do with the Mini projector, you can hear the fan very strongly. Depending on where you placed the Mini projector, which can disrupt something quite. Finally, it is in the Mini projector still to emphasize that you can transport this well. Here is equipped with a bag and the light weight and the dimensions of advantage. The dimensions are also in other respects by advantage, so when installing, it requires not much space.

Conclusion

At a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, the powerful Epson EB U04 comes mini beamer. He is processed solid case and equipped with the 3LCD-Technologie. This allows a very good picture and movie quality. So he comes to 3000 lumens and a contrast of 15,000: 1. The Mini projector is equipped with two speakers that come on two Watts. He has numerous connections, for example via a cinch audio input, VGA, and dual USB ports. In addition, the Mini projector is LAN-enabled. With 10,000 hours in economy mode, the energy consumption at the Epson EB U04, Mini projector is very low. The operation is very easy, so you can use directly and via a remote control. It is supplied with all connecting cables. The weight and the size of the Mini projector is low. At one point I was not satisfied with the fan. This is somewhat loud, what can interfere in the long term. Well, my test conclusion to the Epson EB U04 fails Mini projector, I can recommend this.