Epson Pro EX9240 Review

The Epson Pro EX9240 is a quality projector for the business setting. It produces stellar image quality, and its impressive brightness allows the user to utilize it in the presence of abundant ambient light. Even though it is rather large to consider a portable projector, the EX9240 is quite sleek and comes with a protective carry bag to ensure that it remains safe during your daily commute to the office.

Performance Comparison

Image Quality

The EX9240 is one of the top projectors in this metric, and for a good reason. The stellar image quality is just one of many reasons why this model is perfect for the office.

We conducted a few different tests to measure this metric starting with viewing videos that require high contrast and crisp imaging — namely, space videos. Videos of outer space require the truest blacks and the brightest whites, which the EX9240 can achieve with a contrast ratio of 16,000 to 1 and a resolution of 1080 pixels. It is not quite as clear as a high-definition (HD) video could provide, leaving some details a little fuzzy. Still, overall, we were very impressed with this model's ability to convey detailed imagery.

We also projected graphs and text in bright rooms as you would in an office setting. Larger fonts were crisp and easy to read. It wasn't until we projected six-point font that we started seeing some fuzziness around the text. That being said, it was still perfectly legible.

The crispness of each image or video is not the only attribute that makes up image quality. We also paid special attention to color accuracy. A lot of projectors distort reds into magentas and blues to greens. We often notice this in skin tone, and we were happy to see that the projected skin tones from the EX9240 looked healthy and natural.

Ease of Use

While the Pro EX9240 is generally an easy-to-use device, we have a couple of critiques.

The input types available on the EX9240 are 2x HDMI, VGA, USB-A, USB-B, RCA Audio, and RCA Video. This lineup makes this a great option for the office. At 12.2 x 11.2 x 4.1 inches and 6.8 pounds, this projector is on the heavier side of the spectrum rendering it less portable than some of the lighter options in our test suite. That said, its rectangular shape and flat profile make it easy to load and unload from the nifty padded carry bag it comes with. It also comes with a lens cap which we appreciate on a device that will be somewhat mobile.

The image adjustments work great. Horizontal and vertical keystone correction are stellar, and the EX9240 offers a wide zoom range. Unfortunately, it does not offer Bluetooth audio capabilities. This is a little frustrating because many offices utilize wireless speakers. However, most Bluetooth speakers come equipped with an auxiliary port, so all you'll need is an RCA audio to aux cord.

Moving onto the interface and remote. This is where the EX9240 could be improved. The projected interface is far from intuitive. It offers many options but is very confusing. The buttons on the remote are also not backlit. While this shouldn't be an issue in a well-lit office, you may find it difficult to utilize when the lights are low or off.

A few other ease-of-use attributes to note are that while the EX9240

can cast wirelessly from an iPhone via the iProjection app, it cannot cast wirelessly from a Mac because the iProjection app is only available on tablets and iPhones. This also means you cannot wirelessly cast other apps outside the iProjection app, but you can cast wirelessly from any Miracast enabled device.

Even though we found some room for improvement in regards to usability, we were still very impressed with the ability of the EX9240 to hold its own in an office setting.

Brightness

This top-of-the-line model is unphased by ambient light as it shines the brightest of all our tested models.

The EX9240 advertises a whopping 4000 lumens, but when we measured it during our brightness testing, we captured almost twice that at 7400 lumens. This is incredible and plays into why it is such a great option for an office. Most people do not want to turn the lights completely off during a presentation or meeting. With such power behind the brightness, this model can easily be projected in a well-lit room without losing visibility.

Fan Noise

Some of these larger devices can emit quite the racket. While the EX9240 is not the loudest in our test suite, it's also not the quietest, earning just an average score.

The loudness of this device is on the higher end, but the sound it emits is somewhat smooth and lower-pitched. The lower frequency hum is much easier to endure and far less distracting than a higher-pitch frequency.

Should You Buy the Epson Pro EX9240?

The brightness and image quality of the Epson Pro EX9240 make it a great option for detailed presentations. Its various inputs, protective carry bag, and easy-to-use image adjustments render this projector a great addition to any business setting. While it is not a drop in the bucket price-wise, it is worth the extra bucks if you're looking for a reliable office projector. The EX9240 is a very expensive device but worth every penny if it meets your needs. If you are looking for a somewhat portable projector for the office, and don't mind dropping the extra loot, this is a great option. However, if you're on the hunt for a movie projector or something less geared towards a business setting, then you may want to explore some of the more recreational options in our test suite.

What Other Projectors Should You Consider?

If you need something more for an at-home theater as opposed to office work, the Epson Home Cinema 2250 is the better choice and worth the additional cost if you can afford it. The BenQ HT2150ST is a good choice for dark theater work as it lacks some of the brightness of the other models. However, it had the best images in the group, and the quality is so good it feels like you are there! This is our top pick for watching movies and streaming if you have a dark room or control over ambient light.