Epson EB-PQ2010B laser projector 4K UHD, 10,000 ANSI lumens, black

The 10,000 ANSI lumen rating is averaged over the whole image. This much light output is used when the picture is very large, such as a stage backdrop, a concert hall screen, a projection on a museum wall or an exhibition stand, and there is other light in the room. Epson lists a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1.

A resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels has four times as many points as Full HD. On a large surface, fine detail, small text and high-resolution video stay sharp even when viewed up close. The 16:9 format matches 4K video and broadcast content, so the picture fills the screen without bars at the edges.

With a laser light source there is no replaceable lamp, which matters for events with long working days and for permanent exhibitions. 3LCD technology uses separate panels for red, green and blue working at the same time, so colours are as bright as white and rainbow streaks do not appear.

The black housing stays inconspicuous against a dark ceiling and rigging. At 18.8 kg it needs a sturdy mount or frame with a generous load margin. The model has no Wi-Fi, and lens and input data are not part of the supplier listing, so plan them in the installation design using the manufacturer documentation.

The EB-PQ2010B suits a theatre, concert or conference hall, museum or event production company that needs a very bright 4K UHD laser projector for a large surface and has a strong mount and cabled connection ready. For an ordinary classroom or meeting room it is clearly oversized.