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Epson EH-LS500 vs GigaBlue Home Cinema 3
What EH-LS500 does better (3) and where Home Cinema 3 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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9.4Picture7.3
8.7Setup & placement4.5
2.7Noise, lifetime & portability9.3
Dimensions
Size comparison
EH-LS500Home Cinema 3
| EH-LS500 | Home Cinema 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 228 mm | 151 mm | +77 mm |
| Width | 458 mm | 485 mm | −27 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 325 mm | +50 mm |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 8.5 kg | +0.8 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is EH-LS500 better than Home Cinema 3?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 3,000 lm+33%
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · Home Cinema 3: No
- HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
Why is Home Cinema 3 better than EH-LS500?
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Fan noise37 dB vs 29 dB+28%
- Largest image size130″ vs 150″+15%
- Weight9.3 kg vs 8.5 kg+9%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,000 lm | 3,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 2,500,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.27:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 0.37:1 | — |
| Throw type | Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1) | Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 0.6 m | 0.55 m |
| Smallest image size | 65″ | 80″ |
| Largest image size | 130″ | 150″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | — | Fire TV |
| Built-in smart platform | — | Yes |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI eARC | — | Yes |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 293 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 37 dB | 29 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 23 dB | 25 dB |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Width | 458 mm | 485 mm |
| Height | 228 mm | 151 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 325 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
