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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 vs NexiGo Aurora Pro

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 is lighter. NexiGo Aurora Pro is $800 cheaper, better for gaming and broader on HDR.

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650MSRP $2,799
NexiGo Aurora Pro$1,999 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
3,600 lm ISO (Normal power)—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Throw ratio
0.26:10.23:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
Laser (phosphor)RGB triple laser
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,799$2,999
Best price
—$1,999
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.58 m0.52 m
Picture
White light output
3,600 lm ISO (Normal power)—
Colour light output
3,600 lm (Normal power)—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,400 lm (peak)
Brightness by mode
Max 3,600 lm · Normal 2,000 lm · Eco 1,800 lm—
Eco brightness
50%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.47 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zone—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
4K PRO-UHD—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Over 2,500,000:16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour gamut
—BT.2020 107%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Dynamic Tone Mapping—
Colour management (CMS)
None—
Greyscale control points
—11
3D
NoYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)RGB triple laser
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco25,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
0.26:10.23:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the case—
Image size
60–120 in80–150 in
Zoom
DigitalNone
Focal length
3.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.6—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Corner correction
8-point8-point
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps)3 × HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
None—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.15.2
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Android TVAndroid (uncertified)
OS version
11—
Google-certified
—No
RAM
—3 GB
Storage
—128 GB
Netflix
No—
Casting
Chromecast built-inMiracast
Smart home
Google HomeAlexa
Audio
Speaker power
20 W60 W
Speakers
34
Layout
2.1—
Tuned by
Yamaha—
Audio formats
—Dolby Atmos, DTS
Audio outputs
Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
YesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
467 × 400 × 133 mm547 × 408 × 122 mm
Weight
7,400 g9,980 g
Colours
Black, White—
Orientations
TableTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≤ 14 mm
Exhaust
Side—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH30–85%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 278 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 186 WMax 420 W · Normal 280 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
FCC, UL—
Warranty
2 yr1 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63492.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide—
Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650MSRP $2,799
NexiGo Aurora Pro$1,999 · Amazon
Buy