Customer Ratings & Reviews

excellent product. Easy to operate and nice 4k picture quality. Ultrashoet throw projector and no need for drilling

The brightness is pretty good during the daytime. So far I am happy with this projector.

I've owned a few projectors over the years and this is the best short throw projector.

Better than any TV I've ever seen! The brightness is absolutely unbelievable!

The projector itself is rather large (27x13x6) and not likely something you’ll easily hide/integrate into your decor. That said, Epson did make an effort to make sure it was as appealing as possible. If you have a semi-dedicated movie/TV room, it’ll fit right in, but the sheer size may look a tad out of place in your living room. Setup is pretty easy, especially since you only have to place the unit a few inches away from the wall, unlike traditional projectors. With a traditional projector, it can be a challenge to find that ‘sweet spot’ where the projector is far enough away to project a decent sized display - you won’t have that issue with this one; put it on a table right next to the wall & you’re pretty much ready to go. The display size can go anywhere from 80 to a whopping 150 inches! Even at 150 inches, the picture quality is impressive and will absolutely take your movie/sports watching to another level! Brightness is amazing in a darkened room and more than acceptable in an average sunlit room. I had no issues at all watching day games. Colors are good and, if you’re just projecting to your wall, can be tuned to compensate for the paint color of your wall via the settings menu. I was surprised at how much of a difference that made. The built-in Yamaha sound was surprisingly good. Obviously it can’t compete with a quality external system that has actual surround speakers and a sub, but it’ll work just fine for sports and general TV watching. Fortunately, if you do have an external sound system, the projector has an optical output so you can easily connect to it. It has built-in Android TV, so you should be able to stream from (almost) any streaming provider around. One VERY notable exception is Netflix. It completely baffles me why you can’t get Netflix on his projector. I know it isn’t an Android TV thing, as I had no trouble finding Netflix on my other Android TV devices, so I’m not sure what the issue is. I can only surmise that there’s some corporate bickering between Epson & Netflix. Whatever it is, they should work it out ASAP, because having to connect another streaming device to this projector JUST to watch Netflix is disappointing. Five stars if it weren’t for the lack of Netflix. Aside from the Netflix issue, it’s really hard not to love this projector. It seems a little pricey, but the picture quality, enormous display size, and flexibility of the ultra short throw are worth it.

Great projector and easy to use. Picture looks amazing!

Setup is easy. Set the projector and position so the image fills the screen. The Epson LS800 can create an image 80” diagonal (70” x 39”) within an inch from the screen to 150” (approx. 131” x 74”) with the project set back 9.9 inches from the screen. Typical diagonal screen sizes are 100” (approx. 87” x 49”) or a 120” (approx. 105” x 59”). Once the size is set, adjust the focus manually. If it shuts off doing this, it’s because there are some safety sensors on the projector that will kill the image when tripped in order to save your eyes. You can also download the Epson Setting Assistant app to your phone. This will allow you to adjust image geometry and size digitally, but I always seem to get better results manually tweaking the projector. Once you have your display setup, configure the Wi-Fi and you can use the Google TV built in. The Google Assistant is also built in. There is no Ethernet cable port. If you don’t have good Wi-Fi where the projector is, you can plug a streaming box or disc player that does have an Ethernet port into one of the three HDMI 2.0 ports. The HDMI2 port is labeled” as ARC” for "Audio Return Channel" which provides communication between the projector and devices over the HDMI connection. Typically used for a sound bar. Some sound bars have multiple HDMI connections allowing you to add additional devices that way. HDMI3 is labeled “Game”. This port supports 1080p/120 Hz with Short Input Lag for gaming. “Short Input Lag” refers to the time difference between when a video signal arrives at the projector and when that picture is displayed on the screen. On the LS8000 that equates to sub-20ms lag. All projectors have some lag, and a high amount of lag will get your character killed in a game. In playing some racing and shooter games on my Xbox, I noticed no lag, no noticeable difference than playing on a flat screen. A 120” gaming screen is different than what I am used to and I’m sure I’ll be playing more. The HDMI3 port is not limited to game consoles or PC’s; you can plug any HDMI device you want in. There are also two USB ports available. The Epson’s wide width is used to advantage by including a built-in mini soundbar in the form of a Yamaha DSP 2.1 stereo. This system is comprised of two full-range 5-watt speakers and one 10-watt subwoofer facing the viewers. It does sound good, far better than the speakers in a flat screen TV. A minimalist will appreciate this system. But if you have an external sound system you wish to use, there are four ways to connect to it; a S/PDIF optical output, ARC via the HDMI2 port, Bluetooth 5.0, or the 3.5mm DIN jack. Bluetooth can be used inbound as well. For instance, to play music from your phone or other device to the Epson’s Yamaha speaker system. If you ever see rainbow artifacts /flashes when using a projector, you know it can be a distraction and quickly annoying. The Epson LS800 eliminates that problem by using three separate 1080p imaging chips (red, green, and blue). The result is a beautiful picture with none of those flashes. But wait, your wondering isn’t a 4K projector? The short answer is yes. It achieves 4K by using pixel shifting to double the pixels in a HD 1,920-by-1,080-pixel matrix. What does this mean in practice? It works. Specs provide a baseline, but they don’t always tell how good the actual implementation is. A few weeks ago, when I was first told about how this worked and how good it was, I was skeptical. Then I was shown the LS800 in a demo room side by side with a true 4K DLP projector with a 4K disc movie playing to each. At first, I could not see any real difference that favored one projector over the other. Both were very good. But then I was shown a few scenes where the LS800 showed more detail than the 4K DLP. Best example was a scene where the LS800 clearly displayed the weave of a jacket being worn. I could easily make out the individual threads on the Epson where the DLP did not produce the weave nearly as well. Some areas were just flat. I checked and ensuring both projectors were focused perfectly. Perhaps the finer detail on the Epson is due to a better lens, the quality of the chips and circuitry, that there are three separate imagine chips, or a mix of each. I’m not sure, but I was impressed how well the Epson performed and it moved to the top of my list. There is no longer a need to restrict the projector to a basement home theatre or pull the curtains. The picture shows well even in a well-lit room or one with the windows open thanks to 4,000-lumens of brightness. There was a time where that high of an output would mean a short bulb life. Those days are past as this projectors bulb is rated for 20,000 hours. That’s equal to 2.3 years at 24 hours a day, or more realistically nearly 7 years with the projector on for 8 hours a day. If you will use the Epson a bright room, use an ambient light rejection (ALR) screen listed for use with UST projectors for the best possible picture. No screen is included with this projector. However, Epson does offer screens engineered to absorb up to 90% of the ambient light to increase contrast and produce an astonishingly crisp picture that mount to an elegant thin frame in 100” and 120” Diagonal sizes. The Epson LS800 is a great projector providing all one needs; Smart TV features, an excellent bright picture with rich colors and deep dark blacks, an integrated mini-soundbar that provides much better sound than most other TV’s and projectors, extra support for gaming, a very short throw that allows placement up close to the wall out the way, long lamp life and its quiet as just 32 decibels. The projector also has a two-Year or 12,000-hour Use Limited Warranty included.

Best short throw projector in the game....you will regret it.

PROS -High quality picture -Easy to setup/adjust -Smart TV features -Excellent gaming performance -Good built-in sound DESIGN The design of the LS800 is a massive improvement over LS500. Gone is the periscope lens exchanged for a modern lens inset into the body of the projector for a very clean look. The LS800 comes in white and black. I got the white model which features grey fabric over the front of the unit to cover the Yamaha speakers. The unit is wide, but mostly none descript and easily blends into a room. The two silver feet in front of the unit rotate to raise and lower the sides of the unit for adjustment and the door to the right of the unit pops off to reveal the focus wheel and ports. The LS800 has 3 HDMI ports, 1 standard, 1 ARC, and another for gaming. Epson also included several USB A ports and one with 2A power for a streaming stick if you wished to use something other than Android TV. Additionally, there is a headphone jack, optical audio, and Bluetooth speaker if your setup doesn’t support ARC. SETUP I was able to get the LS800 setup in about 15 minutes. The packaging is very thoughtful with cardboard handles to help safely and easily remove the projector. Once set into a relatively good position I was able to remove the protective plastic on the lens and power the unit on. I typically work through setting up a projector in the following steps: 1. Screen size/distance from wall 2. Adjustment to get left and right edges the same size. 3. Adjustment of back foot to get top and bottom edges the same size 4. Focus 5. Digital keystone adjustment 6. Check focus again. Physically setting up the projector was very easy though I did have some difficulty with the rear adjustment foot maintaining its position, but after my last adjustment I haven’t had to touch it again. Once turning on the projector and going through the initial setup I proceed with the digital keystone adjustment. Epson was very smart in automating some of the most painful parts with their phone app. After you manually adjust to get the opposing screen edges parallel and level they prompt you to use their app. The projector displays an array of dots which you take a photo of for the projector to automatically adjust the picture. This provides a much more precise optimization of the picture where typically there might only be a handful of manual adjustment points. WATCHING The EPSON LS800 produces a beautiful 4K HDR image at 60Hz and thanks to the fact that it’s an Ultra Short Throw you can get a massive 100” with the front of the unit just 17” from the wall (up to 150”). Projecting the unit on the wall in my living room produced a great image with vivid colors and great contrast. Thanks to the 4000 lumen brightness it was even viewable during the day though I would consider an ALR screen for even better daylight performance and deeper blacks all around. Thanks to the LS800 having Android TV you have the full breadth of the Play store for apps and content. This also means that you have the flexibility of voice control and Google Assistant for navigating and searching. The built-in 2.1 Yamaha speaker is quite good considering the size and I think most people will be happy with the performance, though an external sub could help round out the sound. GAMING It used to be that gaming on a projector was nearly impossible due to the typically bad input lag. The LS800 breaks that convention thanks to it’s 3LCD laser projection system and is able to achieve an impressive 17 ms input lag putting it inline with the gaming mode on most TVs. Playing titles like Call of Duty Warzone and Destiny 2 I felt virtually no difference between the LS800 and my OLED TV.

I've had this projector for about a month and am impressed with both the quality of the picture and the projector. First off, the projector provides a crisp and clear image that is both large and bright. You can use the projector in a bright room and don't have to worry about it being too dim. One of the things I really love about this projector is the ability to project a very large screen. I purchased a 123 inch ALR Ultra Short Throw screen and mounted it on the wall, but before the screen arrived I was watching the projector on the bare wall and it was still pretty cool and easy to see. Using it with the screen makes the picture even more amazing and keeps the projector light from reflecting into the room so the light stays on the screen and the reflection is aimed directly at the viewers in front of the screen. I also really like the clean look of this setup - there are no cords coming out of the wall to the screen. The projector is easy to setup and the picture can be adjusted using the remote to fit precisely on the screen. Because the projector is heavy it doesn't get bumped or moved very easily so the picture remains in place. Another nice thing about this ultra short projector is that you can walk around in the room without interrupting the picture. And finally, I really like the sound quality of the 2.1 channel speaker. It seems more robust than a TV speaker but not as high quality as a dedicated soundbar. It has plenty of volume and decent bass. In addition, the projector operates quietly and doesn't have a loud fan like other projectors I've used. There is a lot to like about this projector. There are also a few nuances that I should point out with this projector. The first is that you cannot download the Netflix app on the projector. I'm not sure why but I think it has something to do with Netflix not allowing use on a projector. The workaround for me was to use the HDMI input for an alternative source of apps. It works just as well but I do need two remotes to operate now. Also, if you use an open security WIFI network you will need to create a secure network before the projector will connect. Also, I was unable to get my iOS phone to connect with Chromecast so my guess is that Chromecast is only available to Android phones. One other nuance that I noticed was the ability to achieve precise focus. There is a rather large lever that is used to focus, but it is hard to tell exactly where to set it. With that said, the picture is still very focused and pretty awesome so not really an issue but an observation. Overall, this projector has a great quality picture and performs well. I am really enjoying the experience of watching the big screen right in my living room and would recommend this product to anyone looking to upgrade their home theater.

Top quality projector!! I’m very impressed. Video and audio quality are excellent. Easy to setup and it has the apps that are very popular.

Super clear picture. The andrioid inbuilt installed apps like amazon prime video, hbo max, hulu are not working most of the time and also no Netflix app available too.

This projector can be considered as a TV replqcement, its bright enough to watch during daytime and has vivid and vibrant colors. Easy recommendation for someone who is looking for an ultra short throw projector. The only thing missing is 3D functionality.

Geek squad set up my media room and explained the setup

When it worked it was good picture quality except for the picture unable to straighten out. I projected it against a new home flat wall. the top right curved down and even the epson setting assistant couldnt straighten it out. The shaping options did seem comprehensive but I was still unable to straighten it out. Over the first few days projector shut off with a flashing orange light. I thought it was overheating but its winter and its freezing in the home. I looked up on epson support and every iteration of flashing orange is contact epson. I did and they told me to return it and I held off. After one week the projector just wouldnt turn on, would go straight to flashing orange. for a $3.4k item, I would expect better quality control. Had to return it. I can not in good conscience get another one with that fear of the unit being defective and this time outside of warranty.

Compare to other products of Epson - fan is very quiet, nice clarity.

I’ve been using an overhead projector and thought it was time to give a short throw a chance. I’ve been in the middle of changing my entertainment room so this was a good opportunity. I found the setup to be very easy. I few cables and setup on the media stand. Far easier than dealing with overhead arrangements. The picture quality is great across all forms of media such as movies and games. I stream regular stations and they look good too. The fact this has internet capability helps with the streaming options, which is also great. There are enough ports that I can connect my streaming and gaming devices like Roku and PS5. Bluetooth connectivity is convenient too. I like that the unit is relatively quite. In a house with young kids and two dogs, the projection blocked safety features are a nice touch too. The primary gripes are the sound and size of the unit. It’s fairly large and to get the larger picture sizes, it has to be pulled back from the wall enough. This means it interferes with the use of sound bar systems. Sound bar systems that are necessary because while the built in speakers are okay, they’re not going to sufficiently fill the room with quality sound.

The LS800, a short throw projector with a lot of potential. For the consumer looking to replace a TV with a much bigger screen, this is definitely something to consider. In a light controlled environment like a theater room, you have more options to look in to. To start things off, the screen or wall that this project will project to is extremely important. With my current screen, I notice imperfections in the picture that were not noticeable from my UHD30, a lamp projector. Small bumps or unevenness in your screen will cause parts of the picture to go out of focus, and I have tried for hours to get a perfect image but was unable to. The project itself is quite heavy, and you don't really need to move it a lot to get the picture to the size you want. Epson's screen configuration allows you to just move the projector slightly out of frame, and then adjust the corners as you see fit. This is extremely convenient and you have quite a large margin of error in where you place your projector. Using the projector as a TV replacement is actually very easy. It can connect up to three HDMI sources, and the included speakers can get adequately loud. AndroidTV is the OS it is running, so there will be some familiarity there, and the system runs quite smoothly with fast response times browsing the apps. The fan does sound loud at first, but it is not something you'll even notice when watching videos - even during quiet talking scenes. The picture quality is quite spectacular. Of course, the larger the image the less sharp it will be. But, even at 120", a 4k video looks incredible. Again, a large part of how crisp your image will turn out is the quality of your screen. In a blacked out room, you get great results. But the strength also comes in being able to use this in your living room. Paired with an ALR screen, you can even see pictures in broad daylight as the projector can get extremely bright. Gaming is also very enjoyable on the big screen. Response feels quick when controlling your characters. While it's only HDMI 2.0, it can still do 1080p at 120Hz. Overall, this is a great project for those with no dedicated light controlled room. For anyone looking to get a large image without having to deal with a heavy TV, this is the alternative. Paired with a decent ALR screen, you'll find that the images will be more impressive then you could have imagined.

Heard good stories, reviews and need to check more.

Holy moly this is the best thing ive ever bought!!