It might seem confusing that the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 3-Chip 3LCD Smart Streaming Laser Projector has both a higher model number than the Epson LS500 and a $500 lower list price, at $3,499, but each model has some advantages over the other. The LS800 claims a wider color gamut and it has a shorter throw, so it can project a larger picture from any given distance. But it doesn't support 3D or offer options for a full calibration. So while the LS500 remains our Editors' Choice pick for those who want to avoid rainbow artifacts and also want 3D or the ability to calibrate, the LS800 replaces the Hisense 100L5TG-Cine100A as our Editors' Choice UST model for more casual, entry-level use.Not 4K, But Close Enough The LS800 design starts with a 4,000-lumen laser-phosphor light source rated at 20,000 hours at full power, and three 1080p LCD chips (one for each primary color). It then adds pixel shifting to put twice as many pixels on screen as are in a 1,920-by-1,080-pixel matrix. ...
The Epson LS800 is an excellent gaming or TV replacement projector thanks to good color accuracy, a rainbow-artifact-free image, and the shortest input lag we've seen in its class.
Bright laser-phosphor light source; Three-chip LCD design means no rainbow artifacts; Fully integrated Android TV; Short input lag for gaming; Good sound quality
No Ethernet port; streaming requires Wi-Fi; No 3D support