Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS500 Laser UST Projector Review

Epson's LS500 is the brightest of the new UST living room projectors so far. See measurements and final settings at ProjectorCentral: www.projectorcentral.com/Epso...
Our UST Buyer's Guide has helpful articles and a listing of UST living room projectors: www.projectorcentral.com/ultr...
Our Epson LS500 Screen Build and Alignment Video shows you how to build the included screen and set up the projector: www.projectorcentral.com/epso...
Here's our Epson LS500 Unboxing Video: www.projectorcentral.com/epso...

[@butchar2006]

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[@MrSizzle7]

We have the LS500 in black. The picture quality is pretty darn good. The only drawback is we wouldn't call it an "ultra short throw" projector since it had to be around 24 inches from the 100 inch screen in our theater room. We looked at several other short throw projectors that required less distance, but didn't think the picture quality would be as good.

[@STKST-db7kt]

The printer was a bit complicated to hook up kzbin.infoUgkxciSwynMJ7PnUvvx11rewiu-yFBkZTl53 but it does the job very efficiently. I like the ink wells versus the ink cartages that cost an arm and a leg. It prints quickly and the quality is excellent. It shuts off when not in use, so you have to remember to turn it on. Overall, it exceeds my expectations. I'll update my review in a couple of months.

[@laurenra7]

Excellent review. It's nice to see the projector in action. More of these kinds of reviews, please.

[@vanluongc1116]

Great video! Please make more reviews! Thank you soo much for what yall do! Keep up the great work!

[@bluegreen5768]

I have to tell you this is one of the best review video ever keep doing what your doing

[@Akuma3000GT]

Agreed!

[@A392Hz]

Very nice review and can't wait for LS300 review!

[@MobileTaz]

This is a great review, and it had almost convinced me to buy it (even though I had intended to build my own screen which wouldve cost about $100 versus the $1000 premium Epson is charging for including one you have to build yourself anyway)... But the need for a 3 foot deep stand in front of the screen is a total killer. Due to the layout of the room I just would not be able to make that work. But I'm still looking and still doing homework, so you have earned a new subscriber! Thanks again!

[@georgeflensburg3087]

I bought this setup, but a 106" UST projector screen. I love it :D

[@Sipu79]

can't wait for the LS300 review

[@ryaneveraert]

Fantastic review. More like this, please!

[@mitchellcrespo2852]

Unbelievable Review - amazing job!!

[@user-rj6ji3mi5c]

Really nice review Glad I found your channel

[@MikeTarlton]

Keep up the great reviews!

[@benjiebarker]

i got this one. can't wait 😀

[@Surindersd57]

Thank you for this detailed review, could you suggest OEM for Sound Transparent screen for Laser UST projectors?

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Good review.

[@benjiebarker]

Getting this one…gaming lag is number one because my young relatives will surely game on this and i don’t want to hear questions or comments about about why the tv’s response is so delayed with games. I want to hear, “Uncle’s TVis awesome!”

[@Blahmanwhysoserious]

hope they improve the throw distance, just will not work in my room sticking out that far

[@ivanwashington3186]

be nice if you touched upon the frame insertion/motion compensation feature on this projector.

[@TheDeletedSceneProd]

Hi, what would be the best choice between the LS500 and the optoma PRO ? thank you

[@Macwoa]

an amazingly well-done review... I am about to upgrade from BenQ TK800 4K to this LS500W .... i have a 120" electronic projector "screen" hope that works just as good as that custom 120" fixed screen. :)

[@saint6563]

For UST you'll need an ALR screen for best results. Of course you can project on a wall or a sheet. Yet because UST projects typically from the bottom of the screen, you'll want ambient light rejection otherwise the image will look washed out. Enjoy.

[@Macwoa]

@@saint6563 Thank you fot the fast response, stores here in Sweden have 30 days try and return ... i will give it a go and let you know ;)

[@originaltrilogy1]

@@Macwoa I will be interested to see what you think about the black levels, it is noticeably worse than my Epson 9400 lamp based projector. It is however, much brighter!

[@KKBeee]

thanks for the review, also the written one in your link. i have two questions: 1. can this be ceiling mounted? 2. how would the picture look if you expand the screen to 150inch? (note in Europe where I'm based you can buy the projector without the ALR screen)

[@originaltrilogy1]

Yes it can be ceiling mounted. You cannot expand the screen to 150inch, the optics aren't correctly setup for it. You can go to 130" and with the right screen it is still plenty bright.

[@TheBlindPig71]

I'll be projecting to a 120" screen, and looks like I'll have to have it 20.4" away from the way, is it possible to bring it closer to the wall, but place the projector at an incline or will doing so distort the image?

[@dotnetdevni]

So can they replace the laser at cost or how many years should it last for

[@andynoble8145]

Have you tried setting the colour to BT.2020? I found the colour much more vibrant and closer to my oled. Surprising but it looked best for all content i have tried.

[@randito70030]

How far above the lens of the projector does the screen have to be for the 100” screen? I’ve seen several different numbers thrown out by people. 13”?

[@jesusdaughter73]

Would this work with Elite YardMaster electric 100 or 120” screen for outside?

[@DailyBShop]

Guys, I want to buy it for outdoor use, 200 inch screen. I heard that laser projectors are not a very good option if your screen has a chance to move (if the wind blows for example) that a picture would not be focused. Any advice?

[@jasoncaldeira8216]

can you use a regular motorized 100” screen

[@Joered10121]

hey, got a tw7400 at the moment and unfortuntely have to change projector due to smaller space... reluctantly. How is the image, the blacks and colours in comparison to this tw7400? I know lamp based projectors are superior in color accuracy and deep blacks but how much?

[@AAA-jp7xb]

4:3 (wall painted Satin Grey 0.3~ gain,140" diagonal) maximu throw distance 8.5ft (2.6m), I'll just watch football, in low ambit light room..budget 3k, any recommendations please 🙏

[@cheko2438]

What kind of 3d glasses should we use for ls500?

[@victorpulos823]

Can this be ceiling mounted?

[@gautamnayak4767]

can I project directly on the wall ? If yes what is the max size of video it can project in full resolution.

[@gx12]

I see the Sony SXRD UST projector is half price now (probably due to all the competition)- any plans to review it?

[@buhidef]

Solid review, thanks. Any crosstalk or ghosting issues with 3D? Both the 5040UB and 5050UB suffer from this, especially in 3D titles with dark scenes (like 'The Mummy (2017)'). DLP's generally are a lot better for 3D.

[@vryba5896]

Does the ls500 have a ceiling mode option?

[@viperracing2889]

It seems to be impossible to get the top and bottom corners, and the center, to be sharp at the same time. How can I solve this?

[@tiffluk]

I would like to ask is it possible to connect my iPad to the projector?

[@VictorHoward14]

Can this be voice controlled with the remote or hands-free?

[@ThePROFESS10NAL]

I don’t like the idea of having to place it up by the wall. Meh… not for me. But great review! Thanks!

[@tipepe1474]

Hello, does anyone know the length and height of the 120" screen?

[@wantedrock1258]

Hello, i can hear an electrical noise when low volume that is really annoying... I can't hear the fan but i can hear that. Do you know if this is normal? Thx

[@landscape_artesescenicas]

Do you know if I can use the Epson LS500 upside down? What if do that?, could works?. Sorry, I really don't know were I can find some info about it. Thank in advance!

[@edmeyer4800]

Is this better then the 2800 lumens VAVA USTP?

[@gx12]

What is the darkest UST screen on the market? It seems like this might be bright enough to handle a black instead of a grey screen.

[@originaltrilogy1]

Coming from a 65" OLED, how good is the image going to look? I'm worried about the black levels, but tempted by going to 120". Also thinking about the Epson 9400.

[@tombrady4942]

I have the a 65” lg Oled downstairs and the Epson LS500 upstairs in a semi dedicated cinema room with a cheap eBay 120” grey screen. I was in the same boat thinking will I hate it compared to the flawlessness of the oled? Short answer…No, I absolutely love it. Just accept the black levels won’t be as good but the sheer size of it, brightness and image quality is worth it. Prefer the oled for gaming but if I start watching anything on the oled that’s more than half hour long I’ll turn it off and watch it on the projector. To add to that I’ve just ordered an ALR screen which should be used with UST’s anyway. So looking forward to even better contrast next week. Hopefully this helps

[@originaltrilogy1]

@@tombrady4942 I've been running mine now with an ALR screen for a couple of months, and it is great and we moved the 65" Panasonic OLED out to the garage/rumpus room. The colour and detail is stunning, it doesn't get completely to black but the impact of the brighter HDR is really worth it.

[@hayysterhaze1179]

I have one but can't fine a tv stand for it anyone know any?

[@dovydasvilcinskas3834]

I took a notice about contrast, you wouldn't recommend this projector for completely dark room mainly watching movies/tv series? I'm trying to avoid lamp projectors as much as i can for my first projector.

[@ProjectorCentralUSA]

You can absolutely watch in a dark room and have a great and immersive home theater experience with this projector. But for a dark-room theater setup where you have controlled light and don't need this projector's bright light output, you'll end up not using a lot of its reserves and sacrificing black level and contrast performance compared with some less expensive lamp-based models.

[@gregorystevens5173]

I wonder how this projector's 3D presentation compares to the Optima P2 in a dark-room theater?

[@mihaia291]

NIce review but you forgot to say when you use it in a room with daylight you must set max power and laser life become 10000 hours, no?

[@gx12]

Thank you for talking about the 3D experience. Was it better than traditional short throw and rear projectors?

[@ProjectorCentralUSA]

The significant brightness of the LS500's brightest mode (4,000 lumens) along with the ability to fine-tune the colors in the 3D image is what made the 3D experience so good. So it's not really about the throw of the lens or the format, or even the laser engine vs a bulb, but mainly just about the the brightness, generally decent out of box color, and the ability to tune the picture to make it even better.

[@gx12]

@@ProjectorCentralUSA Thank you for the info! A as by chance you could do a video on the best 3D projector for each budget? Do any of the Optoma projectors under $1200 have passable 3D?

[@gonzalomaza4352]

What about the noise?

[@somasiva2619]

Sir, I'm from South India, my dream is to buy Epson EH-LS500B, I think in india projector only comes, but I want projector with 120" screen, please reply to me where to buy both.

[@touchingevil2302]

Does it have rainbow 🌈 effect ?

[@adamcompean9385]

You have to have the Epson 30" inches away from the wall to projection 100" that's not good! That's not a short throw! It's a long throw. It would look like a sore thumb sticking out. Not good.

[@ASlaveToReason]

Can the bulb on this be replaced or do I have to junk it after "20,000" hours?

[@jclokwork]

I want to know this as well

[@originaltrilogy1]

It's not a bulb, it's a sealed laser diode setup, and it doesn't look replaceable by the end user. 20,000 hours, even with 8 hours use a day is around 7 years. By then you probably would be wanting to upgrade. It is a waste, but 7-10 years isn't bad, and quite possibly the other electronics will fail before the light source does.

[@ASlaveToReason]

@@originaltrilogy1 so the argument that other things would fail in 7 years before then makes sense.

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

Why would anyone WANT a sound system on a projector? If you are getting a projector, you HAVE a dedicated audio system.

[@clementyeo1942]

1080p native? Not 4k native?

[@chagog470]

They call pixel shifting upscaling 4k. It is NOT 4k. It's a 1080p or I enhancement

[@chagog470]

1080p was developed in approximately 2000. It's 2021 and we are bragging about 1080p? Pixel shifting is a bonus only at 8k. 1080p is ridiculous. Signed frustrated epson projector buyer. I may buy a jvc nx9 if I have to wait too much longer. Nx9 8k pixel shifting is 2 years old btw.

[@clementyeo1942]

1080p native? Not 4k native?

[@chagog470]

@@clementyeo1942 upscale to 4k. Fake.

[@saint6563]

Spend more $$$!!! True 4K is more expensive. Duh.

[@originaltrilogy1]

@@chagog470 It reduces the screen door effect considerably. It's not 'true' 4K, but all 4K content is compressed and not 'true' 4K anyway. Side by side with the Sony true 4K projector, I can't see any difference in detail levels in movies. Put up a computer desktop and sure, the difference is clear, but with photos and movies, it's very hard to tell unless you freeze frame and get your nose up against the wall.

[@zolix37]

Ok pls make how use second remote control how connect to Eh LS 500 B or W or when people you know than please make movie or writing

[@teo7899]

Hello is much better than Epson tw9400w ??

[@originaltrilogy1]

It is brighter, but the black levels are nowhere near as good as the 9400. If you have a light controlled room, the 9400 is noticeably better. In a room with windows etc. during the day, the LS500 is watchable and the 9400 isn't really at all.

[@teo7899]

@@originaltrilogy1 thanks .

[@SFBenjaminK]

NEW MY A**, this is 2019 model should out that year was even in 2019/CES show ,came out late 2020 year later ..is really nice projector but is 2019 model

[@RyanC1384]

31 inches? 😳

[@rsstnnr76]

The blacks look terrible in the video. Does it look better in person?

[@al7aker]

Epsen

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