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Epson EH-LS500 vs LG HU85LS

What EH-LS500 does better (6) and where HU85LS wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-LS500
Epson · 2019EH-LS500
7.5Score
6 advantages≈ US$3,600
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LG HU85LS
LG · 2019HU85LS
6.1Score
2 advantages
9.4Picture6.4
8.7Setup & placement9.4
2.7Noise, lifetime & portability3.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-LS500HU85LS
458 × 228375680 × 347128
EH-LS500HU85LSDifference
Height228 mm347 mm−119 mm
Width458 mm680 mm−222 mm
Depth375 mm128 mm+247 mm
Weight9.3 kg12.2 kg−2.9 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is EH-LS500 better than HU85LS?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 2,700 lm+48%
  2. HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
  3. Weight9.3 kg vs 12.2 kg+31%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 2,000,000:1+25%
  5. Power consumption293 W vs 350 W+19%
  6. Largest image size130″ vs 120″+8%

Why is HU85LS better than EH-LS500?

  1. Fan noise37 dB vs 30 dB+23%
  2. Audio outputNo · EH-LS500: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-LS500Epson EH-LS500≈ US$3,6007.5
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm2,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.27:10.19:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)0.37:1—
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.6 m0.42 m
Smallest image size65″90″
Largest image size130″120″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—webOS (LG)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs32
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption293 W350 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise37 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB26 dB
Weight9.3 kg12.2 kg
Width458 mm680 mm
Height228 mm347 mm
Depth375 mm128 mm
Colours—White
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