Customer Ratings & Reviews

There’s a lot to like about the Epson LS800. It’s an ultra short throw projector that gives you a huge, bright, and crisp screen without the hassle of mounting and running long cords. It doesn’t eliminate all of the hassles associated with going with a projector and it’s missing some features I really wish Epson would have included for the price, but overall I’m happy with it as a home cinema solution for my basement. Getting the LS800 unboxed, it was a lot bigger than I was expecting, or at least a lot bigger than Epson’s marketing material makes it look. At 27.4” wide x 6.2” tall x 13.4” deep it fits on my IKEA BESTA stand, but takes up a good amount of the top space. I set it up in my basement, whose ceilings are around 90” high, and ended up having to take the legs off my stand so I could put my screen at a reasonable height. Something to keep in mind when you’re planning for this. Getting my soundbar setup with this was also a challenge as there was not enough room on my TV stand for both the soundbar and the projector to sit. I ended up mounting the soundbar on the wall underneath the screen and while it can interfere slightly with the projector beam, it can be corrected using the software. Epson offers ALR screens to pair with the LS800, but they start at $2K for a 100” screen, making the cost of a complete setup from Epson around $5500. Since I was setting this up in my basement where I could control the lighting I chose to go with a more basic screen from Silver Ticket Products using a gray material instead of white for better contrast, though I found while getting the projector setup that the large bezels prevented the projector from hitting the bottom half inch of the screen material. Not a huge deal, but if you’re looking at screens for this I’d recommend looking for something with a low profile frame. Once I had the projector and my screen placed I turned it on and started adjusting the image. The projector has a knob at the front that allows you to adjust the angle of the image to raise it up if needed and the front feet are adjustable to correct any tilt in the image. It’s best if you can keep the projector as flat as possible on your surface and position your screen accordingly as using the knob to increase the angle introduces a keystone effect that needs to be corrected in software. The lens zoom adjustments are all digital rather than mechanical on other traditional projectors, so correcting a bad image does mean you’re throwing away some of your resolution. I used Epson’s onscreen menu to correct my screen corners and ended up pulling the projector far enough away from the wall that the screen went slightly beyond all 4 corners per Epson’s instructions. There was also another way to correct the screen with an app, but I didn’t use that. The onscreen method works really well and is very intuitive to use. I was able to get a nice square image with very little effort. The LS800 advertises “4K PRO-UHD Resolution”, but the native resolution is 1080p and Epson uses a pixel shifting technology to achieve a 4K output from there. I know this has its detractors and you’ll often hear it referred to as “faux-K”, but on my 100” screen everything looked plenty sharp to me and 4K content looks suitably high-res. Watching higher resolution streaming shows and lower resolution TV broadcasts was a great experience on the LS800.The image on my gray screen material is very bright and looks great even with some lights on. Both SDR and HDR content look fantastic You get 3 HDMI ports, one of which supports ARC and another is a dedicated gaming input. The HDMI inputs are only 2.0, so no 4K/120, VRR, or ALLM, though 1080p/120 is on the table. The ARC port is also NOT eARC, which is another disappointing omission. I wish Epson had found a way to include this and the more gaming-centric features in the LS800 especially because its gaming capabilities are one of the selling points. Despite the omission of those items, gaming on my Xbox Series X was a good experience and I didn’t notice any input lag while playing on it. The LS800 comes with Android TV built in, which was exciting to me since I regularly use a Chromecast with Google TV on my other TV, but it’s an older version of the software. Frustratingly, Netflix is not available to download on Epson’s implementation of Android TV. I don’t know why this is, maybe some kind of licensing issue, but it’s annoying for sure. On top of that, Android TV will only output 2 channel stereo sound even if you have a 5.1 system hooked up to the ARC port, so I would recommend bringing your own streaming device. I have primarily been using my Xbox. I was excited to test the built-in speaker on the LS800 as it looks very substantial and the Yamaha branding was promising, but I came away disappointed. It certainly sounds better than most TV speakers do, but given the size of the front speaker grill I was expecting something approaching a compact soundbar in quality and it doesn’t get there. I was going to stick with my Samsung soundbar setup regardless and I imagine most people considering this projector will also have a dedicated sound setup. I think the LS800 is a great short throw projector with just a few disappointing omissions. Most of the worst qualities can be solved by adding an external receiver/sound system and a separate streaming device. A projector is still the most economical way to get a screen larger than 85” and this is a great option if you don’t want to mess around with ceiling brackets, junction boxes, and long HDMI cables and still want a high quality image.

Was looking to "upgrade" my aging Optoma CinemaX P1 projector and the reviews all seemed to point to the Epson. Unfortunately, it failed to live up to the expectations. Cliff notes: The LS800 is huge, bright, annoyingly loud, and struggles with 4k sharpness. Pros: * Bright * Good colors * Has Android TV (limited - no netflix) Cons * Fans are annoyingly loud (could hear them over my surround sound) and resonate at a lower frequency than I've heard from fans. They are OK at about 30% brightness and lower - but then.... why did you buy a 4000 lumen projector? * Can't really do 4k. Sure it accepts the input, but it butchers the fine detail. I understand it's not a true 4k projector.... but neither was my Optoma. I've uploaded a comparison photo illustrating my point. * Not a lot of adjustment. You get very, very basic adjustments in the settings. I updated the firmware and it didn't help. Warp adjustment is just corners. Focus is a manual lever (more on this later). Picture / color controls are OK, though not what I'd expect from a projector in this price range. * Focus is a lever and not uniform across the image. My older Optoma has fine tune motorized focus. This more expensive projector has a lever. Alright so I'm being a bit nitpicky since focus is a set and forget type of thing, but taking the lever out of it - I couldn't get a clear focus across the screen. Focus the top middle? then the bottom gets fuzzy and vice versa. Edges were always slightly fuzzy. I triple checked the projector level, and wall angle, etc. I'm hoping I just got a bad unit (fan and clarity), so I'm going to exchange this for a new unit. I'll update my review if that's the case, but I'm a bit disappointed given all the hype from reviewers and such. The detail may be fine for most, but unless you need the brightness - you could just get a cheaper projector with better image quality.

Great picture quality wish I would have ordered it sooner. Projector combined with the Epson screen is a perfect match. I have it set up in a very well light room and it surpass my expectations in brightness and picture quality

I am replacing a Sony VZ1000ES (premium UST) with the Epson LS800, which is integrated into Savant. I will say that the picture quality and brightness of the LS800 are unmatched from any UST for daylight viewing. Dark viewing is pretty good as well, but it isn't quite as sharp as some others on the market. The LS800 has the shortest throw of any UST on the market as well, which is one of the main reasons I purchased this unit. The unit has ARC, but be aware that HDMI 3 does not work with ARC. Also, to use HDMI 3, the projector boots into a Game OS and you cannot make any adjustments or changes to the projector outside of volume. Pros: -Bright, and will look like a TV most of the time when paired with a ALR (CLR or Fresnel) screen -Super short throw, so it can be used on just about any furniture flush to the wall -Actual 120hz at 1080p from HDMI 3, makes PC gaming awesome -Very easy to setup and adjust -Aesthetics, looks really nice on a stand Cons: -Price, at this price there should be more options and customizability -Only IR control -HDMI 3 does not work with ARC -No default HDMI, so every time the projector boots it will go into the smart screen (suspend works as intended though) -3 HDMI, should be 4 HDMI if ARC can't work on HDMI 3 -Projector settings are separate from Google settings, so there is two settings buttons...

Unbelievable quality. Purchased the 100” screen as well and it’s perfect.

Very pleased with the results after the wait for the screen!!!!!!

Works in daylight. Impressive. Speaker sounds great too. Truly shocked. Short review but truth.

I give 20 Stars I uses it to promote my business in tailgating.

Great video quality for the money , best throw ratio on the class

I grabbed this because I have a great 125" motorized projection screen and an Optoma UHD60 projector that I love using for some movies and gaming once in a while. I have a gorgeous OLED TV so I'm used to a really high-quality picture. The Optoma has been flawless and looks gorgeous, so I knew this would have some stiff competition. It's very well boxed, but unlike so many things that are boxed well, this was very easy to get OUT of the box. It's surprisingly hefty but easy enough to place where you want it. I like the removable side panel to get at the controls and ports, so they're out of sight even if you're looking at it from the back. I have an Xbox Series X, a PlayStation 5, an Apple TV 4k newest model in 2022, a media center PC, Nintendo Switch, multi camera security NVR, Sony UBP-X700/M blu-ray player, and a Tablo all hooked into a Yamaha RX-A4A AVR. That's got two HDMI outs, one that goes to my OLED, and one to my Optoma. To begin testing, I started with my new HP Spectre X360 using a Thunderbolt to HDMI cable to output 4k content to the projector. My screen is NOT fixed, it isn't rigid, it's not ALR. But the open concept great room that shares my dining and kitchen area all have blackout shades so I can darken as needed. But I know this screen will not do the picture justice. Since it is not tensioned, I have some variations in the surface that are obvious when things have straight lines displaying, or when the camera is panning on whatever the content I'm showing. It makes it look as if my screen is waving like a flag in the wind. The UST projecting up on the uneven screen makes these uneven surfaces glaringly obvious when you're looking for it. But for testing, it will do. I was surprised with the brightness of the picture. I probably shouldn't have been, my Optoma is 3000 lumens and this is 4000. It should be brighter. I played a few sample movies at 4k and was pleased with the results. Good brightness levels at all the default settings. Brightness defaults to half bright, so the brightness was impressing me even though it was only mid-way through the settings, not in torch mode. I played some with the cinema settings, but even "vivid" didn't throw it into torch mode. I did not have a cable long enough (other than the 50 foot one I have running under the great room and up a floating half wall in the back where the Optoma is mounted) so I had to use two new cables I got for temp use for this - one 10 foot HDMI 2.1 cable, and one 5 foot HDMI 2.1 HDMI extension cable. I wired it into my receiver then. Since my Yamaha AVR can support both outputs at once, I did some Comparisions with things showing side by side, the OLED and the projector. Then later I disconnected the OLED TV and plugged both projectors in, so I could watch a movie, then turn one projector off and the other on, and direct compare everything. I'll post a few photos. Initially I was VERY disappointed. Picture didn't look nearly as good as it had previously with the laptop. I tried some Horizon Zero Dawn on the PS5 and it was totally unplayable and looked horrible. Since I had a better picture with the laptop, I figured I had to be dealing with an issue with the way it was cabled, using an extension even if it was supposedly fully HDMI 2.1 compliant. So, I ordered a new 15-foot HDMI for same day delivery from an online retailer and replaced the cables. Fortunately, that made a difference, and suddenly the picture from the Epson looked better again. I had issues with the PS5 with HDMI on until I adjusted the HDMI settings in the Epson settings menu, and then things started to pop again. Yes, the blacks are disappointing, but this is a projector, not an OLED. I'm hoping that, if I decide to keep this projector, that I'll get a better screen designed for an UST that will not be a simple white screen and do better on the blacks without sacrificing TOO much of the brightness. My media center though looks absolutely horrible when I enable HDR on it with the projector, although it looks great with HDR enabled on the OLED or even the Optoma projector. The Epson projector here simply turns all the whites to a dingy grey. Even after the HDR adjustment I did for the PlayStation 5, it just doesn’t look good. But if I leave it with HDR off on the PC, things look good. Yes, the text at 4k is obviously not great to look at, but subtitles look clear on TV and movie content. Video gaming was tested using Horizon Forbidden West via the Yamaha, and it looks good. I've included a few photos of that as well. Again, this is on my Elite motorized projector that doesn't have any special screen features... This should be vastly improved in a better screen. I love the silence as well. I'm used to my older Epson I used to have, or the Optoma now, having fan noise, especially when turning things off. I've had no noise at all from this. It's simply amazing compared to what I'm used to from projectors. I ran it for the last 17 hours straight, bingeing a show while I did other things around the house. Never a hiccup, never an issue. And no heat. NONE. All the surfaces were completely cool to the touch. The Optoma used to become a small heater, and in summer you could tell the difference when it was on for a while. It DOES shut the picture off though if something gets too near the projector. Doesn't even have to be between the projector and the screen, even being "behind" the projector and reaching around will be enough to have it kill the picture and put up a small warning saying that the picture is disabled until whatever is in the way is moved. I don't use the system for the smart TV kind of functions, so I have nothing I can attest to how well the apps run on it. For me I use my new Apple TV 4k for things like Philo and Tablo. Everything else is just direct content, MKV files, game consoles, UHD discs. Even with the lights in my great room turned on and bright as day inside, the picture is surprisingly watchable on my generic white screen. You can see in one of my photos the setup page when it is first turned on, and how clear it is and how bright the room was at the time. I also put in other photos showing the concurrent display to my 65 inch LG CX OLED and this, side by side. That should help put things into perspective considering how amazing the OLED picture is. This does not look at all bad side by side. Playing 4k UHD content from the Sony disc player gives a gorgeous picture as well. So as I've mentioned my Yamaha AVR a few times, it's probably obvious that I have a surround sound system, a full Dolby Atmos setup in my room. So I won't use the speaker on this. But I have to say, during my initial testing when I was plugged into my laptop, the sound was surprisingly full from this unit, not at all tinny or muddled. It was capable of reproducing quite a sound field. Focus is straight forward with the sliding knob under the removable cover on the side. I'm not a fan of that though, I would have FAR preferred a geared knob so that you could have some better fine tuning option, an easy way to do very incremental changes in the setting. You just can't do that with a sliding knob. My Optoma is on a custom mount I had a friend weld, hanging out over my couch from a half wall separating the kitchen from the great room. If I convert to this one, it would be nice to have no more things hanging in the air. This one is easy to position since I had a media table in that spot anyway, I just had to move some of my Lego pieces that were on display to make room for this. It has adjustment feet to let you tweak angles. So it shouldn't be too hard to get the picture straight and leveled. But as I said, you can't just use a standard hanging screen for this, unless it is tensioned, since otherwise it's like watching a movie on a flag as the breeze blows. I'll put up with it for now, until I find what I want to replace it with. And that's another downside of this kind of projector. To get the best picture, it's going to take quite an investment in the screen. The ones I'm looking at now are more expensive than my Optoma projector was new. I'm looking at screens that will be as expensive as a high end OLED TV. So you really have to not mind the investment not just in the projector, but the screen as well. This is not a cheap setup. But if you are willing to spend the money, I have to say that it is an impressive picture. Is it worth the total cost of the projector and a screen to do it justice? I'm not too sure about that. Considering how great my Optoma UHD60 is with this standard drop down projection screen, to make this work to its fullest will be about three times as much. I don't think the picture is three times better though. But the simplicity of not having a ceiling mount and a ridiculously long cable running through the basement under the floor to where a projector is hanging in the back of the room helps make the expense a bit more tolerable.

excellent graphics for a projector especially at 120in in daylight and at night

Unboxing – Package contents are the bare minimum: Projector, power cord, remote control with batteries, and a Quick Setup guide. It ships with ample Styrofoam padding at the corners, and the box is heavy-gauge cardboard, oversized to project the delicate machine contained within. Setup – This projector is replacing our 65” TV which we had on a 30” tall stand. Unless you have 12-foot-plus ceilings (we don’t), the short-throw projector needs a shorter table. We settled on an 18” tall coffee table until we can get something more permanent. Our home still relies on cable TV, so connection was as simple as plugging the HDMI cable from the cable box to one of the three available HDMI 2.0 ports. The projector has an HDMI (ARC) port which simplifies juggling remote controls. There is also an optical out for connection to an amplifier. Documentation says it’s Bluetooth 5.0 compatible. There is even a headphone jack. One way or another, you should be able to find audio output that will suit your setup. To my surprise, the onboard speakers sound good. The top of the projector says, “sound by Yamaha,” and Yamaha really delivered. Don’t get me wrong, it won’t replace a full surround system or even a good soundbar, but the sound is much better than merely acceptable. Connection to the home network is straightforward. I was shocked to discover there is no Ethernet port; this appliance is wireless-only. Logging onto our wireless network was a painless affair, and installation of our preferred apps went smoothly via the Google Play store. It’s always a slog to enter usernames, e-mails, and passwords with on-screen keyboards and remote controls. It occurred to me afterward that perhaps I could have plugged in a keyboard to the available USB port? Maybe I’ll try that next time. On an 18” table, placed approximately 7” (inches!) from the wall, the projector comfortably throws a 120” image on our off-white wall (still shopping projector screens). There are color correction settings that compensate for the color of the surface being projected upon. It was simple to set the color profile correctly, and everything looks accurate and lifelike. Color correction works great! Speaking of walls: Think your walls are flat? You might be surprised. Having the Ultra LS800 shining directly on the wall in all its 4,000-lumen glory illuminated every imperfection and undulation in dazzling detail. Undeterred, I dug into the settings and discovered direction to download an app (Epson Setting Assistant) that did a remarkable job correcting the picture geometry. Honestly, this app was the highlight of setup. Download it to your smart phone or tablet and start the app. It automatically finds your projector on your network and projects a dot matrix on your projection surface. Then you take a photograph with your smart phone and the app does the rest. It went from feeling like I’m looking through beer goggles to wonderful straight lines and right angles in just a couple seconds. Amazing! The image produced is extraordinary. It even looks great with the sun coming in the double patio door. Presently, our 4K options are limited to 4K Blu-ray and 4K YouTube streams. Watching a 4K stream of some birds feeding was so lifelike it was kind of unsettling. The discernible details and vibrant colors were impressive, but the thing that really caught me off guard was the sense of image depth. It almost felt 3-D. The wife and son agreed. It’s uncanny. Image quality from our HD cable feed (1080p) was also very impressive. I have absolutely no complaints regarding brightness or color. Fast-moving sporting events are presented in crystal clarity with no motion blur or artifacts, and the evening news looked great with larger-than-life anchors delivering the day’s events. Connecting the Xbox Series X To the HDMI 3 (Game) port yielded stunning 4K, 60fps results. I thought the Lands Between were big and beautiful before, but ... just wow. You’ve gotta see it to believe it. And on the game port, lag is a non-issue. Disappointments: No Ethernet port. Google TV lacks Netflix integration. It’s not even an option. Research online reveals Netflix is possible on the projector if you want to dedicate an HDMI port and a standalone streaming device (ROKU?). Here’s hoping Google and Netflix can make up and play nice. This is a big negative for us but not a deal breaker.

The Epson LS800 4K PRO-UHD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector stands out for its exceptional brightness, versatile placement, and robust built-in audio, making it a compelling choice for home entertainment enthusiasts. Pros: Exceptional Brightness: With a measured output exceeding 4,000 ANSI lumens, the LS800 delivers vivid images even in well-lit rooms, outperforming many competitors in ambient light conditions . Ultra Short Throw Design: Capable of projecting a 100-inch image from just 4.1 inches away, it offers flexibility in placement, ideal for spaces where traditional projectors might not fit . Integrated Yamaha Audio: The built-in 2.1-channel Yamaha sound system provides clear and robust audio, reducing the immediate need for external speakers . Gaming Performance: Low input lag (approximately 16.7ms) and support for 1080p at 120Hz make it suitable for gaming, offering responsive gameplay experiences . Cons: Limited Color Adjustment: Some users have noted that the projector's color calibration options are less extensive compared to other Epson models, potentially requiring more effort to achieve desired picture settings . Smart Platform Limitations: The Android TV interface lacks native support for certain streaming apps like Netflix, necessitating the use of external streaming devices for a complete viewing experience . Potential Image Sharpness Issues: A few users have reported challenges with achieving optimal sharpness and noted chromatic aberration in specific areas of the screen. In summary, the Epson LS800 excels in brightness and audio quality, making it a strong contender for those seeking a large-screen experience in various lighting conditions. However, potential buyers should be aware of its smart platform limitations and may need to invest time in calibration to achieve optimal picture quality.

I need to update my first review (please ignore the one star review). After all day of playing with this projector I found the issue. Out of the box the HDR setting was tuned to 16 which I later found to be the reason for the blur. After changing it to 1 the screen lit up! The colors were similar to that of a Samsung 8000 or even q60 tv. I tweaked the color adjustments even further while using Thor: Love and Thunder as my demo to get an AMAZING picture, one that rivals the higher end Samsung tv's. Now the black levels do not get to oled black but they do get dark and the color is AWESOME. I am using Samsung's q990b sound bar with this system and it sounds and looks GREAT. I will say there is a lot of tweaking such as for any ARC connection PLEASE switch the sound output to ARC/PCM (AUTO) to not have any lag and have the most bandwidth traveling to the sound system. There was a lot of unnecessary tweaking needed to get the picture looking its best right out of the box but I will share my settings with you so setting this up is a breeze!

Ill be honest, im reviewing to try to get the 400$ gift card to offset the cost and make up for missing the sale price. That being said i really enjoy the projector. The resolution is awesome, its easy to set up and get watching. The selection of built in streaming apps is extensive including the standard selection but also some other options as well. The built in speaker is nice and loud and doesnt clip or break up when the volume gets high like most projector built in speakers. Its nice to have a bice big screen without having to worry about people walking in front of the projected image too. It has a nice yet semi anoying safety feature too where if you get to close to the projector while its on (anout 6" from the projected image) itll go dark and warn you about eye damage dangers if you get to close. A good feature if you have small children. The only crummy part is the price. I ended up getting a best buy card and financing it for 24 months which is something i dont think id have to do if i just got a regular 75" tv with similar features.

I am impressed with the Espon LS800 Ultra Short-Throw projector.  I've had standard projectors in the past, and due to mounting they typically stayed with the house when it was time to move.  The short throw LS800 solves one of my biggest pain points, which is the space required and the semi fixed installation of a projector.   For this review, I want to highlight what this projector can do, straight out of the box, projecting from the floor onto the wall.  No fancy screen, no ambient light control, and no perfectly positioned furniture, much to my disappointment in not having these things ahead of the projector arriving. In the box is the projector, power cable, remote, and quick start guide.  Setup was painless, the quickstart guide gives two reference distances, one for a 100" image and another for 120" image.  I am all about going big, so for a 120" image, I placed the projector 6.8" from the wall.  The next step is going through Google assisted setup, I was able to use my Android phone to quickly pair with wifi, and in less than 10 minutes from unboxing, the projector is up and running. The final step to setup was screen calibration, this can be done manually using the Espon remote, or though a very easy to use Epson app.  The app allows you to take a photo of the screen in current state and will automatically correct, see photos for before and after corrections.    The projector comes with the standard Android TV interface, and the ability to connect all the expected streaming apps through Google Playstore.  In addition there are 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB-A ports, optical out, headphones, and DC Out.  While I primarily use this for streaming tv and movies, I have also tested out with a desktop gaming PC and PS4.  I am able to stream high quality graphics with both devices connecting through a 2.1 HDMI cable.   As for performance, the built-in audio speaker spans the front of the projector and the quality is ok.  One benefit is that the projector itself is relatively quiet, so no need to overcome the fan noise associated with prior generations of projectors.  That being said, it's hard to expect built in audio to match the performance of the expansive 4k visuals, or fill up a room that supports this size screen.  So, to be fair, the 2.1ch Yamaha with virtual surround can hold its own and sounds great for streaming, but to get the full on immersive home theater experience, you'll want to add in a surround sound system.  An upside is that you can pair the speaker via bluetooth to your phone to stream music. On the visual performance, this 4000 lumens, 4k projector with 16:9 aspect ratio and digital zoom can throw a 120" size visual from less than 7" from the wall / screen.  That in itself is game changing for me.  No more calculating distances and figuring how to configure furniture around the projector, or wiring for a ceiling mount.  The projector weighs in at 28 lbs and approximately 27" long, 13" deep, and 6" tall.  I have placed it on a 12" riser to optimize the projection placement on the wall space I have available as well as to reduce the safety shut off being triggered(more on this below). With that setup, I can stream to my light colored wall during the daylight, with easy viewing (see photos).  Of course, the immersive colors, solid blacks, and 4k definition don't truly pop until I eliminate 75% of all ambient light in the room.    As mentioned above, the projector also has a safety feature that when it recognizes something in the immediate output area it switches off visuals and pops up a small warning box.  The sensitivity is high, as my 8 lb cat will set off this warning, but once I moved it off the floor, this eliminated the issue with the cat walking by and triggering the warning.  The warning will still trigger when a person walks by, but these events are much more controllable.  In summary, this projector is great out of the box, on the floor, pointed at a wall with a ton of ambient light.  However, the 4k visuals are vibrant and immersive when viewed in a low ambient light environment.  Gaming is fantastic, with no noticeable lag, and the virtual surround providers distinctive directional gaming sound.  Due to the versatility and small distance to screen requirement I highly recommend this for any home theater or gaming connoisseur, with controlled ambient light or not, either way this projector provides for an enjoyable viewing experience. 

Verdict: This projector has strong qualities: 4K resolution, very good integrated speaker, built-in streaming capability, and short-throw 120” projection. Minus a few software glitches, we love this projector, and it has actually displaced our 82” TV. Instead of having a large TV as the focus of our family room, we now only have an “on-demand” screen for when we want to watch something, and we rearranged furniture to get more space in the family room. First impressions. Wow, it’s large. I could see that it was big from pictures on the web, but it was even bigger than I expected. It’s also a bit heavy, relative to all projectors I previously handled. The whole front face of the unit is a speaker. The box includes the projector, a remote control, a power cord, and manuals. The projector has 3 HDMI ports (including 1 Arc, and 1 Game). It also has two USB A port, an optical port, and earphone jack. Setup. We chose to set up this projector in the family room, in the place of an 82” TV. The TV stand was actually too tall for the projector, causing the image to be too high. So, we replaced the TV stand with a low coffee table and the height is now very good. Once switched on, the projector offers an easy setup through a google account. Once logged in, we downloaded our favorite streaming apps (minus Netflix, more on that later), and attempted to adjust the screen shape, size, and position. I initially tried to do this manually, but then the projector recommended the Epson Setting App, so I tried it. That made things much easier. The app easily connected to the projector, then I followed the instructions, including taking a picture of the screen with my smartphone, and then the projector self-corrected the shape and resolution to perfection!! At the moment, we are projecting directly onto a wall, without a white screen of any sort, and we are perfectly satisfied. Image. This projector has 4000 lumens! That’s massive, and it is noticeable. We setup this projector in a room that has a large window and French doors, with blinds installed on both. While the room still gets a good bit of light, we have used the projector to watch shows and movies during the day without a problem. Dark scenes are harder to see of course, but it is still completely useable. The 4k resolution is very impressive, especially on a screen size of 120”. We have actually tried to go bigger… we currently have the projector setup for about 145”. At this size, the resolution is still very impressive… I mean, that’s quite remarkable. The imagine is clear and the colors are vibrant. This projector has surpassed all my expectations for image quality. Sound. The integrated speaker is actually very good! It is sufficient to enjoy most content. The integrated speaker produces a balanced and full sound. Somehow, we don’t even find the bass lacking. We do have an external sound bar with subwoofer connected to the projector via the optical port, but we only use it to watch serious movies. When comparing the projector speaker to the soundbar/subwoofer, it is clear that the soundbar delivers much more richness, but it takes direct comparison to notice. The integrated speakers have well exceeded my expectations. Features. The built-in Android TV enables access to the Google Play Store and streaming directly from the projector. The remote control is well designed, with lots of shortcut buttons for Android TV settings, projector settings, and more. The projector also enables the voice assistant from Google. There is a handy manual focus lever on the right side of the unit. The cover for the connector area is a nice touch. Issues. (1) major apps are available except for Netflix, which is particularly frustrating because rather that making this projector an all in-one-solution, access to all desired apps requires the use of a Fire Stick (in our case), and so it’s yet another remote control we need to have around. I tried to sideload the app, but I can’t enable sufficient permissions on Android TV to run Netflix, even after successfully installing it on the projector. (2) The first day we were using the projector, it kept turning on, every fifteen minutes or so, and we couldn’t figure out why. After some perusing of the setting, we noticed that the projector has a motion sensor that I think turns on the projector anytime there is motion in the room. Once I turned off the motion sensor option and selected the power button to “shut down” rather than “stand-by” the device, the projector no longer turned on randomly. (3) I have some issues streaming Hulu, Disney Plus, and HBO Max. Meanwhile, YouTube always works fine (so it’s not a wifi issue), even playing 4K content without any buffering. To make these apps work, I have to restart the projector, otherwise when I try to open the app, or stream content, I just get a spinning circle that never ends. Things I love. - 4000 lumens of brightness - 4K resolution - Huge image size: 120” at perfect resolution, and 145” plus size with still excellent resolution - Ultra short-throw capability - Very capable integrated speaker - Android TV and Google play store access - Excellent app to help setup the image - It’s generally quiet; we haven’t noticed any fan sound or anything like that - 2-year warranty, and two-business-day replacement with free shipping (!!) Things I don’t love. - Netflix should be accessible. This is not an isolated issue; Netflix is also not accessible on a different Epson streaming projector we got a few years ago. Customers want Netflix! Let’s make this work please. - The motion sensor caused a lot of confusion for us initially. I recommend turning this feature off, or your projector will turn on randomly, and potentially stay on for hours. - I hope the loading issues I am encountering with some apps improve, perhaps with an upcoming firmware update. Right now, we have resorted to plugging in a Fire TV, and basically using that exclusively, instead of flipping back and forth with the built-in Android TV. Overall, this is a very impressive projector. However, it could still be better with small improvements, which could turn it into a true all-in-one TV-replacement solution. I would rate the projection capabilities and image performance at 5 stars, and Android TV and other software/streaming at 4 stars. This averages to 4.5 stars, so rounding up to 5 stars because we are very happy with this projector and we use it every day.

I own a Benq HT2050A projector as my living room TV for the last years now. For the thanksgiving, I decided to upgrade my projector to a 4K projector and shortlisted Epson ls800 and 5030UB. Bestbuy helped me to make this decision. Bestbuy rep showed me the demo of of LS800 UST on an ALR screen and it looked fantastic but I was still skeptical because I have a white Matt screen at home. Bestbuy gave an option for me to try Epson ls800 and offered to replace it with 5030UB with no restocking fee. With that peace of mind, I tried Epson ls800 at home. I was blown away by the brightness, sharpness , contrast level and the picture quality offered by ls800 on my white screen. I highly recommend this projector to anyone who wants to use this projector as their main living room TV. I will upgrade my screen to an ALR screen next year.

I’ve been in the market for an ultra short-throw projector and finally decided to pull the trigger. The Epson EpiqVision LS800 hit all the major checkboxes. Pros: 1) Nice packaging and easy Installation – Everything came nicely packed and protected in the box. It fit nicely on my table a few inches from the wall with a footprint measuring 27.36” wide by 6.14” tall by 13.42” deep. It took me about 30 minutes to get it completely set-up from start to finish. It uses the latest Android TV 5 interface. I was able to easily connect my Google account from my Android phone and download all my favorite streaming apps from the Play Store. It had a single pending update that took around 5 minutes to complete. After updating, I went through the screen setup using the Epson Setting Assistant to get it to project correctly on my 120-inch screen. There is a small focusing lever on the right-hand side that adjusts the clarity of the image. 2) Ultra Short-Throw Design – It can be placed approximately 7 inches from the wall while being able to throw a 120” image which is very impressive. 3) Brightness – This projector displays a full 4,000 lumens using True 3-chip 3LCD technology. This means that even the brightest rooms, you will see a beautiful picture. This technology also allows for great color accuracy with any rainbowing artifact. There is also a section in the installation setup that allows for you to manually adjust color. 4) 4k PRO-UHD – If you are going for a premium picture, this projector will not let you down. It has a 16:9 aspect ratio, 2,500,000:1 contrast ratio, and supports 10-bit HDR color processing. Epson also has built in auto contrast enhancement that will optimize the picture brightness providing the best sense of depth. I have spent a lot of time looking at different projectors and this one by far has the best quality and adaptable picture. 5) Ports – It has 3 HDMI ports (one of which can be used for ARC surround sound and one which is specific for gaming with a 1080p/120 Hz signal), USB-A, Optical, DC out (2.0A). 6) Sound – I am really impressed by the 2.1ch virtual surround sound system by Yamaha that is built into the unit. For being so small and compact it has surprisingly great sound, especially compared to its competition. I do plan to add a full custom surround sound system to it for a fully immersive experience. Overall, I am extremely impressed with the EpiqVision LS800 Projector. It is truly an industry leading projector and will be a great purchase for any media room. Hats off to Epson!

I upgraded from the Optoma CinemaX P2 and i have not second guessed my decision, the LS800 is an upgrade in many ways. The short throw capability is amazing, I was able to push the projector closer to the wall by 8 inches and still retain the 105" screen. I am able to make the media center look cleaner by pushing the media cabinet closer to the wall which i love. The quality of the build looks good, the matte black finish and the black cloth look good and doesn't draw attention while watching a movie. The light off the screen does not bounce off the matte black finish. The adjustable tripod placement of the legs make it easy to level and adjust. The setup is very simple, much simpler than my old projector. The Epson App adjusts the size to your projection screen by taking a few pictures and connecting to your projector thru wifi. Overall the setup took 15 minutes. The manual focus is pretty precise, easier than the automatic focus because sometimes i notice the auto focus does not get the images crisp. The image is bright at 4000 lumens and is very watchable in a moderately lit room with sunlight but it looks amazing in a darker room. I watch it in a dark setting as i only use the projector when i want a movie theater experience. The remote is very easy to operate and has easy to access bright setting buttons which come in handy and its pretty intuitive. The [projector comes loaded with apps and you can download more after signing onto your google account but i didn't really explore that option because i sue the amazon firestick as my hub. The setting menu is not as adjustable as my previous projector but it isn't necessary because i adjsuted the color setting and picture setting once and didn't mess with them after since the initial setup. It's simple , basic and pretty all you need. No need to over complicate the menu settings. Overall a very modern, sleek looking projector that provides a bright vivid picture. It is very simple to setup and enjoy quickly.