Epson VS355 Projector Review: A WXGA Home Theater Projector – Is It Worth Buying in 2025?

Here is the Epson VS355 Projector review. See its features, pros, cons, and whether it’s the best projector for home or office in 2025.

Epson VS355 Projector Review: It’s a WXGA Home Theater business class budget-friendly model that is mostly used for outdoor activities and office purposes.

Whether you need to present your latest presentation or want to have a fun time with your pals, Epson VS355 is a recommended, and popular choice.

Epson VS355 is one of the most affordable projector portable projectors which is part of the Epson’s VS series which is their value lineup.

It is a 2D-only widescreen projector, WXGA that is 1280 x 800 resolution which matches most of the laptops that are being used in the offices.

Why choose Epson VS355 

• It uses 3LCD technology which is known for eliminating the rainbow effect and silent operation. Most of Epson’s high-end projectors use this technology and it is way better than DLP in many departments.
• It provides 3300 lumens which are nuts for a budget projector. Even high-end extremely expensive Sony projectors have less lumen output than Epson VS355.
• It is great for business presentations and places where ambient light is dominant. The picture will be bright.
• Visuals will remain high quality, and colors will be accurate, considering the price point.
• The contrast ratio is 15,000 1, which is not bad at all, and the aspect ratio is 16 1.
• The 210-watt UHE lamp is highly durable and will last up to 6000-10000 hours in normal/eco mode.
• A lot of Epson VS355 users are claimed the presented text is high readable and the images are sharp and very well defined considering the price point of course.
• Its setup process is pretty straightforward. Epson VS355 is made for laptop users for business presentation purposes, which is why the installation process is extremely easy.
• Its performance is in a pitch-black environment excellent. The highlights are brighter, good color rendition, and acceptable blacks in a bat cave environment.
• It also provides HDMI support.
• The design is compact, lightweight, and portable, which is a must for a business projector.

Design of Epson VS355 

I love its rectangular design with an offset lens. There are multiple vents on the front plate. Fans prevent the projector from overheating.

The specially designed lens prevents fingerprints and other smudges. The side door keeps the dust-out.

Cleaning the dust particles from the crevices is a pain in the ass, and Epson projectors are good at providing small doors to keep the dust away from important parts.

The manual navigation is on the top. For optical zoom, focus, and keystone settings, there are rings on the top of the lens.

Overall, the design is compact, portable, smooth, and pretty. Nothing over the board, it’s all simple and easy to handle.

Connections & connectivity 

• HDMI port
• Audio In
• USB x2
• VGA In
• Composite Video: 1x RCA (Yellow)

Compatibility: It can be connected to

• Laptop
• Tablet
• Smartphone
• Chromecast
• Gaming console
• Blu-ray/DVD player
• Digital camera
• Apple TV
• Roku

Nowadays, 4K projectors either native or enhanced through pixel shifting are dominating the market, you might wonder WXGA (1280 x 800) resolution wouldn’t be enough even for a budget projector.

You are wrong,

When comparing the image quality with that of a native 1080p projector, you wouldn’t be able to differentiate.

In a bright room where ambient light is dominant, the picture quality is ideal for business presentations.

However, it is not going to provide a fantastic cinematic experience in that environment.

Epson VS355’s picture will be less washed out in a normally lit environment.

In a completely pitch-black room, the blacks were decent, and color accuracy was not that bad, either.

I don’t think you will notice great changes in resolution and quality unless you are comparing it with a 4K projector side-by-side.

Overall, its performance is excellent for business purposes, but as a home theater projector, Epson VS355 delivers normal performance despite its whopping 3300-lumen output.

Advantages & Disadvantages of Epson VS355 3LCD Projector

Final Verdict: Epson VS355 Projector Review

Epson VS355 is a lightweight, compact, and portable outdoor projector that is commonly used for business presentations, and classrooms.

Its resolution is not that great, but considering the price tag, the picture quality is good, with decent black levels, sharpness, and brightness.

Overall, it is a highly recommended business model with a budget-friendly price tag.

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