Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 vs Hisense L9Q

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800
MSRP $3,499
Hisense L9QHisense L9Q
MSRP $5,999.99
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Technology brand3LCDβ€”
Number of imaging devices31
Chip / panel diagonal0.62 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shift4K PRO-UHDOther
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optical system description3LCD, Poly-silicon TFT active matrixβ€”
Optics
Throw ratio0.16–0.4:10.18:1
Throw reference pointRearRear
Projection distance table80β€³: 0.02 m Β· 90β€³: 0.06 m Β· 100β€³: 0.1 m Β· 110β€³: 0.14 m Β· 120β€³: 0.17 m Β· 130β€³: 0.21 m Β· 150β€³: 0.29 m80β€³: 0.06 m Β· 100β€³: 0.14 m Β· 110β€³: 0.18 m Β· 120β€³: 0.22 m Β· 139β€³: 0.29 m Β· 150β€³: 0.34 m Β· 200β€³: 0.54 m
Zoom typeDigitalNone
Zoom ratio2.5Γ—1Γ—
FocusManualMotorized
Vertical lens shiftβ€”0%
Horizontal lens shiftβ€”0%
Focal length2.3 mmβ€”
F-number1.8β€”
Interchangeable lensβ€”No
Image size range80–150 in80–200 in
Corner / warp correctionβ€”8pt
Light source
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)RGB triple laser
Light source detailLaser diode, blue 449 to 461 nm, light source output power up to 88 W, with phosphorR+G+B triple laser (LPU Digital Laser Engine 2.0, TriChroma)
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h Β· Medium: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 20,000 hRated: 25,000 h
Brightness
ISO light output4,000 lmβ€”
ANSI lumensβ€”5,000 lm
Colour light output (CLO)4,000 lm (colour)β€”
Brightness by modeNormal: 4,000 lm Β· Medium: 3,000 lm Β· Eco: 2,000 lmβ€”
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast1,800:15,000:1
Dynamic contrast2,500,000:1β€”
Colour
BT.2020 gamutβ€”110%
Gamut metricβ€”Area
Bit depth / 'number of colours'10 bit10 bit
Filmmaker Modeβ€”Yes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management systemNone6-axis
Greyscale control pointsβ€”20
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping typeAdjustableDynamic
Max HDR input4K 60 fps HDR10/HLG at 4:2:2β€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Max refresh rate3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz Β· 1920Γ—1080: 120 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz
Auto low-latency modeβ€”Yes
Audio
Speaker power20 W116 W
Speaker count310
Audio channels2.1Other
Audio partnerYamahaDevialet
Dolby AtmosNoYes
DTSYesYes
Audio outputsHDMI ARC, Optical, 3.5 mmOptical, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCNoYes
Bluetooth speaker modeYesβ€”
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal4096 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count34
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI1: HDMI 2.0, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI2 (ARC): HDMI 2.0, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3, ARC; HDMI3 (Game): HDMI 2.0, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.3 (1080P UP TO 120 HZ, LOW-LATENCY GAME PORT)HDMI 2.1 (1 of 2): HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM); HDMI 2.1 (2 of 2): HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM); HDMI 3: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, eARC; HDMI 2.0 (other): HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
USB media playbackYesYes
LAN controlNoβ€”
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Control4, Urc, Alexa
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth version5.05.3
EthernetNoYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSAndroid TVGoogle TV
OS versionAndroid TV 11β€”
Certified OSβ€”Yes
NetflixNoneNative
CastingChromecast built-inChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2
Update policyFirmware updates over the network, with an on-screen notification when a new version is availableβ€”
3D
3D supportNoYes
3D sync methodβ€”DLP-Link
3D formatsβ€”Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing
Glasses includedβ€”0
Setup automation
Auto keystoneβ€”Yes
Screen fit / alignmentβ€”Yes
Obstacle avoidanceYesβ€”
Eye-protection sensorYesYes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 32 dB(A) Β· Medium: 27 dB(A) Β· Eco: 19 dB(A)β€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 mβ€”
High-altitude modeYesβ€”
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V120 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz60 Hz
Power consumption (max)350 W350 W
Power consumption by modeNormal: 350 W Β· Medium: 271 W Β· Eco: 217 Wβ€”
Standby power0.4 W0.5 W
Networked standby power2 Wβ€”
Physical & installation
Width695 mm624 mm
Depth341 mm317 mm
Height156 mm166 mm
Weight12.3 kg12.9 kg
Colours / finishesBlack, WhiteBlack and coffee
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 0–9β€”
Sealed optical engineYesβ€”
Air filterReplaceableβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Laser product classClass 1Class 1 laser product (IEC 60825-1:2014)
Safety & market certificationsFCC, ULFCC, IMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU 5 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 1 yr
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd62535.pdfβ€”
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick setup guideProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Cleaning kit, Gloves, C shaped blocks, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote typeVoiceVoice
3D glasses in boxβ€”0