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Epson EH-LS500 vs Optoma HZ45UST
What EH-LS500 does better (6) and where HZ45UST wins (5) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
EH-LS500HZ45UST
| EH-LS500 | HZ45UST | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 228 mm | 124 mm | +104 mm |
| Width | 458 mm | 382 mm | +76 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 310 mm | +65 mm |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 5.6 kg | +3.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is EH-LS500 better than HZ45UST?
- Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · HZ45UST: No
- HDR supportYes · HZ45UST: No
- HDMI inputs3 vs 2+50%
- Largest image size130″ vs 102″+27%
- Power consumption293 W vs 330 W+13%
Why is HZ45UST better than EH-LS500?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 4,200 lm+5%
- Fan noise37 dB vs 30 dB+23%
- Audio outputNo · EH-LS500: Yes
- Weight9.3 kg vs 5.6 kg+66%
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | — |
| Display technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 4,000 lm | 4,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 2,500,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | No |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | — |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Game / low-latency mode | 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″ | 87″ |
| Largest image size | 130″ | 102″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 10 W | 10 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI version | — | 1.4 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | No | Yes |
| Audio output | No | Yes |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 293 W | 330 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 37 dB | 30 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 23 dB | — |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 5.6 kg |
| Width | 458 mm | 382 mm |
| Height | 228 mm | 124 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 310 mm |
| Colours | — | White |
