Epson - Home Cinema 5040UBe WirelessHD 3LCD Projector with 4K Enhancement and HDR

I went from a epson 5040ub as my first to a jvc rs540

I just upgraded my Epson 5040ub to the Epson Ls11000. I will be selling my 5040 which has a brand new Epson bulb which cost $330. Dm me if you’re interested.

Really it's 8 years because the 5040UB (released in 2016) is almost identical to the 5050UB in picture quality. Probably uses the same 3LCD chip too. Best time to get it was in 2020-2021 when 5040UB refurbs were going for $1150. Strange when an electronic device *appreciates* in price over time.

in 2019, $615 It's over 1000 now! It's not the best screen, but it does it's job well and not ,much wrinkles on the sides. Paired with my Epsom 5040UB. I don't use it in a light controlled room either. [https://imgur.com/a/HKUnHZb](https://imgur.com/a/HKUnHZb) [https://a.co/d/6KdZ83W](https://a.co/d/6KdZ83W)

Maybe you can be as lucky as a recent contributor that said he purchased a Epson 5040ub for $55. I just got that same one for $500. It's a great projector. I would buy used higher quality projectors. Then it gives you money for a great screen. A ceiling mount for that projector is running me another $350.

I've already put 15k hours on my 5040UB (8k on first lamp, 7k on the current lamp. I've been waiting on a replacement lamp from an epson distributor for about a month.) The lamp does not dim much at 400 hours, I usually run on eco mode for 3-4k hours.

Yes, there are newer options but that would potentially bring you right up to your price cap. For example, Epson is selling refurbished 5040e's for CAD 2209. [https://epson.ca/Certified-ReNew/Home-Entertainment/Home-Cinema-5040UBe-WirelessHD-3LCD-Projector-with-4K-Enhancement-and-HDR---Certified-ReNew/p/V11H714020-N](https://epson.ca/Certified-ReNew/Home-Entertainment/Home-Cinema-5040UBe-WirelessHD-3LCD-Projector-with-4K-Enhancement-and-HDR---Certified-ReNew/p/V11H714020-N) They also are selling the 4010 refurbished for CAD 1819. [https://epson.ca/Certified-ReNew/Home-Entertainment/Home-Cinema-4010-4K-PRO-UHD-Projector-with-Advanced-3-Chip-Design-and-HDR---Certified-ReNew/p/V11H932020-N](https://epson.ca/Certified-ReNew/Home-Entertainment/Home-Cinema-4010-4K-PRO-UHD-Projector-with-Advanced-3-Chip-Design-and-HDR---Certified-ReNew/p/V11H932020-N)

I have an Epson 5040, and could not go back to a projector that doesn't have lens shift memory. 2.35 aspect screen baby. Love the black levels too.

The 5040UB is an excellent option.

If you can find a used 5040ub for 600 it will absolutely crush anything in the price range or cheaper.

The Epson upscaling 1080p "faux k" projectors (5040ub etc) look fantastic with 4k content (movies and tv, I dont game). We have one with a 120" screen and are happy. When purchased it was way less than a native 4k projector and I doubt sitting 12 ft away I could tell the difference

Sell both amd buy an epson 5040ub, the upgrade was minimal and the screen will be your largest deciding factor in quality.

I have owned and used both. At the end of the day the specs mean absolutely nothing to me. What matters is the image I am looking at and again, I owned the 5030,5040,5050 (and the LS11000 for a couple of days) and yes, the JMGO outperforms them without question. If you can get a chance to see both I suggest you try cause you will be blown away. https://preview.redd.it/7rlbdueas6ze1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4eb60122f39d00e2208c72bbf7148ceee195fe8