A Comprehensive Look At The Epson VS345 Projector

epson vs345 review

The Epson VS345 is an affordable HD projector that comes with video resolutions that are enhanced so as to provide high definition quality, essential business features, and video. It utilizes 3 LCD, 3- chip technology to give vibrant hues and supports up to 1280 x 800 resolution when displaying presentations, photos, and videos giving crisp clean details. The speaker also performs admirably producing a clear and audible sound.

PROS

  • Fast and easy setup that gets you up and running within no time at all that comes with very convenient controls and simple image adjustments.
  • Fully compatible with the latest sharing technologies, i.e. laptops, phones, media players, tabs, etc. It also comes with full HDMI support which is the standard connectivity today that gives full video and audio support at the best quality.
  • It can project rectangular images from any angle. Vertical image adjustments are automatic and as for horizontal image adjustments, all you have to do is move the easy-slide control bar and make whatever horizontal changes you need.
  • It comes with a remote that allows simple operation at a distance and a helpful source search selection that includes; power, E-zoom, volume, freeze, a/v mute, menu, help, page up and down, auto and mouse functions.

CONS

  • The projector can be quite costly to the average user, but if you’re looking for a top-notch brand projector that will perform at its best with minimal or no hassles, then it is the current best option available and will definitely be well worth the price.

 

Features and Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 11.7″ x 9.2″ x 3.2″ (W x D x H) and Weight: 5.29 lb. making it very portable
  • Its Projection system uses 3LCD 3-Chip technology.
  • The projection method has front, rear, and ceiling mount options available
  • Its driving method consists of an active matrix with poly-silicon TFT
  • Pixel Number: 1,024,000 (1280 x 800) x 3
  • Brightness levels that can go up to 3000 lumens on both color and white
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:10
  • Its native resolution is WXGA – 1280 x 800
  • The type of lamp it uses is a 200 W UHE
  • Its lamp life has two modes; Eco Mode that can last up to 10000 hours and normal mode can last up to 5000 hours.
  • Throw Ratio Range: 1.30 (Zoom:Wide), 1.56 (Zoom:Tele)
  • Projected Distance: 33 inches – 320 inches.
  • Keystone Correction: Automatic vertical adjust and manual horizontal adjust using easy slide image-correction.
  • Contrast Ratio: Up to 15,000:1
  • Color Reproduction: Up to 1.07 billion colors.
  • USB Plug and Play: Able to project video and audio and is compatible with both PC and Mac.

 

Performance

  • Its 3LCD, 3-Chip technology gives 3x brighter colors compared to other projectors and has reliable performance giving excellent images that have colors that are true to life making it perfect for office presentations and home entertainment.
  • Its diagonal viewable screen size is adjustable up to 320 inches makes it suitable for presenting videos and images for all types of groups whether large or small.
  • It has various inputs for versatile connectivity options that allow easy access to contents even the ones that are stored in USB drives without requiring a PC.
  • It can achieve a projector distance of up to 29.5′ and along with a 1.30 (zoom:wide), 1.56 (zoom:tele) throw ratio range that helps to reproduce the proportions of wide images properly.

 

Final Verdict

The Epson VS345 is a mid-range projector but when we compare it with other similar projectors like the Epson X27, you’ll find that the Epson VS345 outshines the rest by far when it comes to various aspects like maximum resolution, pixel shading capabilities, color range, projection size, brightness levels and so on. A well worth investment that will ensure all your display needs are adequately met and also makes sure that you do not need to invest in another projector for years to come.

Epson VS345 WXGA 3LCD Projector

Andrew Wyatt

Andrew Wyatt

Andrew Wyatt has been a tech geek for as long as he can remember. Whether it's laptops, cameras, or projects, he's obsessed with it all. When he's not researching the latest tech products, he likes to go on long hikes with his dogs.

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