Epson EH-QB1000

A serious movie projector that is also great for gamers

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Home cinema projector £4799 whf.cm/EH_QB1000

Everything from its substantial design to its eye-catching specification sheet screams that here we have a new Epson projector that is aimed squarely at proper home cinema fans. Though, on closer inspection, tucked into its long list of premium attractions are a few that clearly show some serious love for gamers, too.

Since the EH-QB1000 is positioned in Epson's range as a premium home cinema projector best used in a dedicated home cinema room, it's no surprise to find it costing a fair bit more than more casual, living room-focused 4K HDR projectors that are currently all the rage.

This is a big projector - bigger, in fact, than some high-end megabucks projectors. It's also pretty heavy, and the finish of our sample and the presence of all sorts of dramatic-looking venting on its front and side edges complete the impression that the QB1000 really isn't here to mess about.

The recessed lens sports an opulent-looking gold metallic ring around its edge, and every edge and corner is gently and gradually rounded off to soften that seriousness a little. Its lens features a dust and damage-preventing shutter system that automatically opens when the projector is turned on and closes when it's on standby. The QB1000 supports ceiling installation as well as table-top placement, and we are happy to say that its physical presence when running isn't nearly as disruptive as you might expect of such a big projector, even if you find yourself quite close to it.

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