Epson Home Cinema 2350
#13 in 4KFull review
A bright, color-accurate 4K-enhanced lamp projector for a living room or game room, with real lens shift and zoom for flexible placement.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.99
The Epson Home Cinema 2350 rates 4.1 among 4K projectors; the AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro rates 4.1 among ultra short throw ones. The Epson Home Cinema 2350 costs $999.01 less ($1,299.99 vs $2,299).
AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro
A triple laser ultra short throw TV replacement for movie and gaming rooms that want deep blacks and a huge picture. Best in a dim room on a proper UST screen.
Amazon $2,299$2,299
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (4K and ultra short throw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Epson Home Cinema 2350 | AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 83 2,800 ISO 21118 lumens | 69 2,600 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 90 $0.46 per lumen | 74 $0.88 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Android TV with licensed Netflix | 50 Google TV, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 40 1.6x zoom, lens shift | 50 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 22 7,500 hour lamp | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser |
| Gaming 10% | 76 18 ms input lag | 100 1 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Independent measurements
Epson Home Cinema 2350
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectorCentral | 2,875 lm | 18 ms | - | 2,875 ANSI lumens in Dynamic mode at High lamp power (2,404 Standard, 1,951 Low). Input lag 18 ms at 1080p/120, 19 ms at 4K/60, 26 ms at 1080p/60. |
AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Epson Home Cinema 2350 | AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,800 ISO 21118 | 2,600 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | 3LCD | DLP |
| Light source | lamp | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 7,500 hours | 25,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | - | 110% BT.2020 |
| Native contrast | - | 6,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 35,000:1 | 60,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.3:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 500 in | 200 in |
| Autofocus | No | - |
| Auto keystone | No | - |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | - |
| Auto screen fit | No | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 1.6x | None |
| Lens shift | Vertical | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Android TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV |
| Input lag | 18 ms | 1 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 3 |
| eARC | No | Yes |
| Speakers | 10 W | 40 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 36 dB | 28 dB |
| Power | 316 W | - |
| Dimensions | 13.1 x 10.9 x 4.8 in (W x D x H) | 22.1 x 12.7 x 5.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 9 lb | 19.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-09-22 | 2026-05 |