Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS500 4K Pro-UHD Laser Projection TV

Epson's LCD-based EpiqVision Ultra LS500 is available with or without a screen, and costs more than some DLP-based projectors. But it offers good color accuracy, high brightness, and an image free of rainbow artifacts.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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MSRP: $2,499.00

Product details

  • Stunning Picture Quality up to 130" — Delivers an immersive, bright viewing experience for TV shows, sporting events, gaming and movies by accepting content up to 4K – for an amazing Full-HD HDR picture (1).
  • Ultra-Short Throw Laser-Array Technology — A new type of laser projection that produces a stunning picture, while being just inches from the wall itself. No complex wiring or ceiling mount required.
  • 4K PRO-UHD (2) Projection Technology — advanced processing for resolution enhancement, color and image processing, resulting in an exceptionally sharp picture
  • Advanced HDR Processing — 10-bit HDR (3) processing accepting 100 percent of the source information to faithfully reproduce HDR content for an exceptional visual performance
  • Incredibly Bright Picture — displays 4K HDR (3) content at an exceptional level of brightness of 4,000 lumens in color; for all-day viewing in virtually any lighting environment
  • Outstanding Color Accuracy — advanced 3-chip 3LCD technology capable of displaying the Rec.709 color space (4)
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 2,000,000:1 — advanced black density control individually pulses the laser light to precisely suppress stray light within the signal for incredibly deep blacks

PROS

+ Laser-phosphor light source rated at 4,000 ANSI lumens
+ Epson's Pro-UHD matches the ability to resolve detail of true 4K resolution
+ Price includes 100-inch ambient light rejection (ALR) screen
+ Three-chip LCD design means no rainbow artifacts
+ Android TV dongle includes Netflix app

CONS

- More costly than DLP-based competitors
- Android TV not fully integrated
- Dongle supports Wi-Fi connection only

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on December 13, 2021
Epson's LCD-based EpiqVision Ultra LS500 is available with or without a screen, and costs more than some DLP-based projectors. But it offers good color accuracy, high brightness, and an image free of rainbow artifacts.
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