Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 vs Optoma UHD55
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Choosing between the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 and Optoma UHD55? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Optoma UHD55 leads in value, video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
Different projection technologies (3LCD vs DLP). In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
The Optoma UHD55 holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
For most home theaters, the Optoma UHD55 is the stronger choice — it leads in 5 of 6 scored dimensions. The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 makes more sense if budget is the primary constraint.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 0.28 | 1.21 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 0.28 | 1.59 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 10% |
| Lens Shift H | — | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 3600 | 3600 |
| CLO Lumens | 3600 | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 2500000:1 | 1200000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | — | 4ms |
| Lamp Life | 20000hrs | 4000hrs |
| Light Source | laser_phosphor | lamp |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | Yes | No |
| Chip Size | — | 0.47" |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | — | 1.3 |
| Zoom Type | Fixed | Manual |
| Focus Type | Manual | Manual |
| Noise (Normal) | 36dB | 28dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 23dB | 26dB |
| Power Draw | 278W | 330W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| 3D Support | No | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 10W | 10W |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Streaming Apps | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | No | Yes |
| Native Aspect | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Throw Ratio Max: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 at 0.28 vs Optoma UHD55 at 1.59
- Lamp Life: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 at 20000hrs vs Optoma UHD55 at 4000hrs
- Throw Ratio Min: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 at 0.28 vs Optoma UHD55 at 1.21
- Technology: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 at 3LCD vs Optoma UHD55 at DLP
- Contrast Ratio: Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 at 2500000:1 vs Optoma UHD55 at 1200000:1
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better contrast ratio
- + better lamp life
- + better noise (eco)
Choose Optoma UHD55 if you want:
- + better noise (normal)
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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