Epson Home Cinema 5050UB vs Epson Pro Cinema LS12000

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Epson Home Cinema 5050UB
MSRP $3,799.99
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
MSRP $5,999
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Technology brand3LCD3LCD
Number of imaging devices33
Chip / panel diagonal0.74 in0.74 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shift4K PRO-UHD4K PRO-UHD
Addressable resolutionβ€”3840 Γ— 2160
Optical system descriptionβ€”0.74 inch LCD panels with C2 Fine
Panel alignment / convergence controlZoneZone
Optics
Throw ratio1.35–2.84:11.35–2.84:1
Projection distance table50β€³: 1.48–3.13 m Β· 60β€³: 1.78–3.76 m Β· 100β€³: 3–6.3 m Β· 150β€³: 4.52–9.47 m Β· 200β€³: 6.04–12.64 m Β· 250β€³: 7.56–15.82 m Β· 300β€³: 9.08–18.99 m50β€³: 1.48–3.13 m Β· 60β€³: 1.78–3.76 m Β· 80β€³: 2.39–5.03 m Β· 100β€³: 3–6.3 m Β· 150β€³: 4.52–9.47 m Β· 200β€³: 6.04–12.64 m Β· 250β€³: 7.56–15.82 m Β· 300β€³: 9.08–18.99 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio2.1Γ—2.1Γ—
FocusMotorizedMotorized
Vertical lens shiftΒ±96.3%Β±96.3%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±47.1%Β±47.1%
Motorized lens shiftYesYes
Focal length22.5–46.7 mm22.5–46.7 mm
F-number2–32–3
Lens elements1515
Image size range50–300 in50–300 in
Lens memory1010
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Horizontal keystoneβ€”-30–30Β°
Corner / warp correctionβ€”Warp
Light source
Light source typeLampLaser (phosphor)
Light source detail250 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lampTrue Laser Diode Array
Lamp wattage250 Wβ€”
Light source lifeHigh: 3,500 h Β· Medium: 4,000 h Β· Eco: 5,000 hNormal: 20,000 h Β· Medium: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 20,000 h
Life definitionβ€”50% brightness
Cool-down time600 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingManual stepsContinuous
Brightness
ISO light output2,600 lm2,700 lm
Colour light output (CLO)2,600 lm (colour)2,700 lm (colour)
Brightness by modeβ€”Normal: 2,700 lm Β· Eco: 1,000 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast1,000,000:12,500,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic irisLaser dimming
Manual iris / apertureYesβ€”
Colour
DCI-P3 gamut100%β€”
Gamut metricCoverageβ€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'10 bit10 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points811
ISF certifiedβ€”Yes
Picture mode memories1010
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Tone mapping typeAdjustableAdjustable
Tone-mapping brand namePrecision HDR Adjustmentβ€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Interpolation at 4Kβ€”Yes
Max refresh rate3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz3840Γ—2160: 120 Hz Β· 4096Γ—2160: 120 Hz
Audio
Speaker count00
Audio outputsβ€”HDMI ARC, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCβ€”Yes
HDMI eARCβ€”Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal4096 Γ— 21604096 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2HDMI1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3; HDMI2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, eARC
VGA inputYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
12 V triggerYesYes
Control ecosystem driversControl4Control4, Crestron
Wi-FiNoneβ€”
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSβ€”None
Update policyβ€”Security updates for 7 years from purchase
3D
3D supportYesNo
3D sync methodRFβ€”
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packingβ€”
Glasses included0β€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)High: 31 dB(A) Β· Eco: 20 dB(A)Normal: 30 dB(A) Β· Eco: 22 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)373 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeHigh: 373 W Β· Eco: 283 WNormal: 311 W Β· Medium: 243 W Β· Eco: 204 W
Standby power0.3 W0.4 W
Networked standby power2 W2 W
Physical & installation
Width520 mm520 mm
Depth450 mm447 mm
Height170 mm169 mm
Weight11.2 kg12.7 kg
Exhaust / intake directionFrontβ€”
Colours / finishesWhiteBlack
Mount hole patternβ€”Thread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 10–10
Air filterReplaceableReplaceable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupβ€”RG2
Laser product classβ€”Class 1
Safety & market certificationsFCCFCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 2 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr Β· πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GB 5 yr or 12,000 h
Light-source warranty90-day limited lamp warrantyβ€”
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61119.pdf
Spares availabilityReplacement lamp ELPLP89 (V13H010L89) and air filter ELPAF39 (V13H134A39) are listed by Epsonβ€”
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Hdmi cable clampsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Cable cover, Ceiling mount, Quick start guide
Remote typeBacklitBacklit
3D glasses in box0β€”