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Epson EH LS100 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Native panel resolution:1920x1200ANSI lumens:4000Throw ratio:0.27-0.37:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Epson EH LS100 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson EH LS100
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

7.5

User score

▼Worse than 51% of projectors
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 94%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Design & Power

▼Worse than 51%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 81%
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EH LS100

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

5.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.1

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

6.3

Design & Power

6.5
User score
User score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

4.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Popularity:
Epson EH LS100 has a popularity score of 4.6 points, which is lower than 50.9% of projectors.
4.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
ANSI lumens
4,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 4,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 5.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,500,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2500000:1, higher than 90.4% of projectors and equal to 2.3% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1920x1200
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1200, higher than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1200
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1200, higher than 66% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
0.27-0.37:1
Min throw distance
0.06 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.06 m, shorter than 99.2% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
130 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 130 inch, smaller than 78.7% of projectors and equal to 1% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
30 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 30 ms, higher than 53% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Epson iProjection app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Laser Diode.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
423 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 423 W of power, more than 93.4% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Epson EH LS100 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.97 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.06 m vs 1.025 m
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 85.56x cheaper
    Epson EH LS100 is cheaper than the average projector (£9 vs £770).
    £9 vs £770
  • 17% better value for money
    Epson EH LS100 has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.61 vs 6.5).
    7.61 vs 6.51
  • 81.8% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (4,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    4,000 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (2500000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 0.97 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.06 m vs 1.025 m
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 60% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (16 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 10 W
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    Laser Diode.
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Laser light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 116.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (130 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    130 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (39 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    39 dB vs 30 dB
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • 6.1% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    Epson EH LS100
    the average projector
    Epson EH LS100 has a lower user score than the average projector (7.54 vs 8.000).
    7.54 vs 8
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 56.5% of projectors support HDR10.
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 116.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (130 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    130 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 27 degrees less vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (3 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    3 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 27 degrees less horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (3 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    3 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (39 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    39 dB vs 30 dB
  • 3.55x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (11 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    11 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 188 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (423 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    423 W vs 235 W
  • 2 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (30 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    30 dB vs 28 dB
  • 194 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (494 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    494 mm vs 300 mm
  • 61 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (188 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    188 mm vs 127 mm
  • 1.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (2 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    2 W vs 0.5 W
  • 4 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2017 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    November 2017
    2017 vs 2021

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
AVForums
≈ estimated
14/03/2018
Full review · picture tests and setup overview
Verdict
Epson EH-LS100 is an affordable big-screen option for casual viewing, though not for home cinema fans.
9.0
Taylor Nave
≈ estimated
31/03/2019
Short review · setup and picture sharpness
Verdict
Epson EH-LS100 is very easy to set up, with a crisp picture at large sizes.
Not graded

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Epson EH LS100

  • Exceptional brightness (4,000 lumens) that allows for clear viewing even in rooms with significant ambient light
  • Ultra-short-throw design enables a large image (up to 130 inches) while sitting just centimetres from the wall
  • Maintenance-free laser light source with a long lifespan of up to 20,000–30,000 hours, eliminating the need for bulb replacements
  • Quick warm-up and instant on/off capabilities compared to traditional lamp-based projectors
  • Robust connectivity options including three HDMI ports (one with MHL support)

What customers don't like about Epson EH LS100

  • High operating noise, with cooling fans becoming notably loud and intrusive in the brightest picture modes
  • Poor black level performance and shadow detail, making it less suitable for dedicated, dark home theatre environments
  • Lacks native 4K resolution and HDR support, which is often found in competing models at similar price points
  • Functional but uninspiring industrial design that resembles a corporate boardroom projector or laser printer
  • The provided remote control is often described as small, crowded, and lacking a backlight for use in dark rooms

Verdict

The Epson EH-LS100 is an ultra-short-throw (UST) laser projector designed to deliver a massive screen experience of 70 to 130 inches from just centimetres away. Utilizing 3LCD technology, it offers a high brightness of 4,000 lumens, a native WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 2,500,000:1. Its primary advantages include a long-lasting laser light source rated for up to 30,000 hours in Eco mode, exceptional performance in rooms with ambient light, and instant on/off functionality. However, it lacks 4K resolution and HDR support, can produce significant fan noise (up to 39 dB) in its brightest modes, and features a bulky design more reminiscent of a business projector than a modern home cinema device.

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