The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 Smart Streaming Laser Projector ($2,799.99) is a lesser cousin of the Epson LS800, one of our current top picks for ultra short throw (UST) projectors. Both are fine choices for anyone who wants a TV replacement and doesn't feel the need to calibrate a projector for their own screen and room, or simply doesn't want any chance of seeing potentially annoying rainbow artifacts. The key trade-offs with the step down in model number reviewed here are non-issues for many buyers, including a lower maximum brightness (by barely enough to notice) and a slightly longer throw (so you have to position the LS650 a few inches further from the screen). In return, you get a $700 lower list price, the lowest price yet for a 4K-class UST projector that's guaranteed to be free of rainbow artifacts.Design: Small Projector, Big Sound The 3,600-lumen LS650 is built around a laser-phosphor light source that offers a 20,000-hour rated life at full power, three 1080p LCD ...

The Epson LS650 projector delivers 4K-class resolution, decent sound quality, low input lag, and high enough brightness to stand up to ambient light, making it a good TV replacement for your living room.