Epson projectors

8 models · $999–$7,999 · UST laser TV, Home theater, Lifestyle

Brightest, on the ISO/ANSI scale: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS8004,000 lumens
Cheapest in the lineup: Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22~$999
Types covered: 3

Epson~$3,499

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800

UST laser TV · 3LCD · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 4,000lumensISO 21118
100-inch screen at: 14 in–15 in
Input lag: 17 ms

4,000 ISO lumens
0.16 throw ratio
Yamaha 2.1 sound

Best for: A living room where the projector has to replace the TV and the room never gets dark

Epson~$2,499

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650

UST laser TV · 3LCD · 1080p

Brightness: 3,600lumensISO 21118
100-inch screen at: 24 in

3,600 ISO lumens
1080p panels
16 lb cabinet

Best for: A bright den where a 100-inch picture matters more than pixel count

Epson~$7,999

Epson Home Cinema QB1000

Home theater · 3LCD · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 3,300lumensISO 21118
Screen at 10 ft: 48–102 in
Input lag: 20 ms

3,300 ISO lumens
4K/120 HDMI 2.1
20,000-hour laser

Best for: A large screen in a theater that cannot be made fully dark

Epson~$1,399

Epson Home Cinema 3800

Home theater · 3LCD · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 3,000lumensISO 21118
Screen at 10 ft: 64–104 in
Input lag: 21 ms

3,000 ISO lumens
Optical lens shift
4K pixel-shift

Best for: A first real home-theater projector where the mount has to go off-centre

Epson~$1,399

Epson Home Cinema 2350

Home theater · 3LCD · 1080p

Brightness: 2,800lumensISO 21118
Screen at 10 ft: 63–103 in
Input lag: 18 ms

2,800 ISO lumens
1080p, no pixel shift
Streaming built in

Best for: A bright living room where a shelf at the back of the room is the only place a projector can go

Epson~$4,999

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000

Home theater · 3LCD · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 2,700lumensISO 21118
Screen at 10 ft: 48–102 in
Input lag: 20 ms

2,700 ISO lumens
4K/120 at ~20 ms
20,000-hour laser

Best for: A dedicated theater that is also a console gaming room

Epson~$2,299

Epson Home Cinema 5050UB

Home theater · 3LCD · 4K pixel-shift

Brightness: 2,600lumensISO 21118
Screen at 10 ft: 48–102 in
Input lag: 23 ms

2,600 ISO lumens
Motorized lens with memory
Dynamic iris

Best for: A dedicated dark room, especially a 2.35:1 scope screen driven by lens memory

Epson~$999

Epson EpiqVision Mini EF22

Lifestyle · 3LCD · 1080p

Brightness: 1,000lumensISO 21118
Screen at 10 ft: 134 in

1,000 ISO lumens
22 dB — the quietest here
Swivel stand

Best for: A bedroom, where quiet matters more than brightness and the ceiling is the screen