We would like to share our experience after comparing and testing two projectors – Optoma GT5600 vs Epson Home Cinema 5040UB. Based on our rating, GT5600 has a total rating of 8 out of 10 versus 7.3 for Home Cinema 5040UB.
Advantages Optoma GT5600 over Epson Home Cinema 5040UB
Better brightness: 3600 vs 2500 lumens
Lower noise level, 25 dB vs 32 dB
Lower power consumption, 285 W vs 373 W
Wireless connection enabled
Longer lamp life (normal mode): 4000 vs 3500 hours
More USB ports: 2 vs 1
Integrated speakers
Advantages Epson Home Cinema 5040UB over Optoma GT5600
Bigger projection screen size: 50-300 inch vs 80-100 inch