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

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
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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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