Epson Home Cinema LS5000 vs Optoma UHZ58LV

Epson Home Cinema LS5000 is $201 cheaper. Optoma UHZ58LV is brighter, better for gaming and lighter.

Epson Home Cinema LS5000$1,798 · Amazon · Used
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Optoma UHZ58LV$1,999 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
2,500 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.4–2.24:1
Lowest input lag
—8.5 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Fan noise
—Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,999.99$2,299
Best price
$1,798$1,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.8 m3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light outputISO
2,500 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
2,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity
—80%
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.62 in—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Over 800,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimming—
Colour gamut
—DCI-P3 95%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
—11
Picture mode memories
10—
Picture certifications
—ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue + red laser
Light-source life
20,000 h30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.4–2.24:1
Image size
40–300 in20–320 in
Projection offset
—103%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.2 mm20.91–32.62 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.772.5–3.26
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
±59%0–15%
Horizontal lens shift
±21%—
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Grid warp
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17.8 ms · 120 Hz 12.4 ms · 240 Hz 8.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17.8 ms
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
NoneRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
—15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E—
Bluetooth
6.0—
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
—15 W
Speakers
01
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 313 × 147 mm274 × 219 × 108 mm
Weight
8,000 g3,500 g
Colours
WhiteBlack
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M4, 8 mm screws
Exhaust
Front—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 330 W · Eco 217 WMax 239 W · Normal 207 W · Eco 110 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
—Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCC, ULCE, FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS7000_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12878.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual
Remote
—Backlit
Epson Home Cinema LS5000$1,798 · Amazon · Used
Buy
Optoma UHZ58LV$1,999 · Amazon
Buy