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Epson EH LS500W Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,200Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:4000Throw ratio:0.27-0.37:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Epson EH LS500W 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 LS500W
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

90%

7.5

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

▲Better than 84% of projectors
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 81%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

42%

9.0

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.5

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

▲Better than 84%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

▼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson EH LS500W

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components:

42%

9.0

Image Quality

22%

4.0

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.9

Audio & Features

8%

8.5

Connectivity

6%

6.9

Design & Power

7.5
User score
User score
7.7/ 10
✕
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 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 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
▲ Better than 61% of models
Popularity:
Epson EH LS500W has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than 60.6% of projectors.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 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
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.6
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.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Via 4K enhancement.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
0.27-0.37:1
Min throw distance
0.4 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.4 m, shorter than 92% of projectors and equal to 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
?
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
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% 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
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi via included Android TV dongle.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Wi-Fi via included Android TV dongle.
Bluetooth connectivity
?
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
Bluetooth via included Android TV dongle.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Android TV via included dongle.
Operating system
Android
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% 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.
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)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
366 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 366 W of power, more than 86.6% of projectors and equal to 0.4% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Epson EH LS500W 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.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via 4K enhancement.
    3840x2160 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
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via 4K enhancement.
  • 0.63 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.4 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    On HDMI 2.
  • 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.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    2,500,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    Via 4K enhancement.
    3840x2160 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
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via 4K enhancement.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.63 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.4 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    On HDMI 2.
  • Built-in Chromecast
    This projector supports built-in Chromecast, while the average projector does not. 26% of projectors support built-in Chromecast.
  • 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
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Android TV via included dongle.
  • 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.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    2 x 10W.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
  • 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.
  • 5 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (23 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    23 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 30 dB
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 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
  • 3x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.3 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    9.3 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 131 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (366 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    366 W vs 235 W
  • 2.86x more expensive
    Epson EH LS500W is more expensive than the average projector (£2,200 vs £770).
    £2,200 vs £770
  • 2.86x more expensive
    Epson EH LS500W is more expensive than the average projector (£2,200 vs £770).
    £2,200 vs £770
  • 16.7% worse value for money
    Epson EH LS500W has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.57 vs 6.5).
    5.57 vs 6.51
  • 3.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    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 LS500W
    the average projector
    Epson EH LS500W has a lower user score than the average projector (7.72 vs 8.000).
    7.72 vs 8
  • 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 (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 30 dB
  • 3x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9.3 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    9.3 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 131 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (366 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    366 W vs 235 W
  • 158 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (458 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    458 mm vs 300 mm
  • 101 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (228 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    228 mm vs 127 mm
  • 230 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (375 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    375 mm vs 145 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson EH LS500W

  • Exceptional brightness (4,000 lumens) suitable for daytime viewing in rooms with ambient light
  • Low input lag (approx. 16.7ms–21ms), making it one of the best UST projectors for competitive gaming
  • 3LCD technology eliminates 'rainbow effect' artifacts common in single-chip DLP competitors
  • Excellent 3D performance with high brightness and minimal crosstalk
  • Long-lasting laser light source rated for up to 20,000 hours of use
  • Bundled with a high-quality Ambient Light Rejecting (ALR) screen in many regions

What customers don't like about Epson EH LS500W

  • High fan noise levels, even in quieter modes, which can be distracting during quiet scenes
  • Average black level performance; dark scenes may appear slightly grey compared to dedicated home theater projectors
  • Bulky periscope-style lens design requires more distance from the wall than some newer UST models
  • Lacks Creative Frame Interpolation (CFI) for 4K content, which can affect motion smoothness in sports
  • The included remote control lacks backlighting, making it difficult to use in dark rooms
  • Built-in speakers are relatively small (2x10W) and lack bass, typically requiring external audio

Verdict

The Epson EH-LS500W is a high-performance ultra-short-throw (UST) laser projector featuring 4K PRO-UHD technology and a powerful 4,000-lumen output for both white and colour light. Utilizing a 3LCD system, it delivers vibrant images up to 130 inches from just inches away and boasts an impressive 2,500,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio alongside a laser light source rated for up to 20,000 hours. Main pros include its exceptional brightness for well-lit rooms, low input lag of approximately 16.7ms for gaming, and the absence of rainbow artifacts common in DLP models. However, notable cons include average black levels compared to dedicated home theatre units, a throw ratio that requires it to sit slightly further from the wall than some competitors, and a lack of integrated smart TV features, often requiring the included Android TV dongle for streaming.

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