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Epson EH-LS500 vs Xiaomi Mi

What EH-LS500 does better (2) and where Mi wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-LS500
Epson · 2019EH-LS500
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,600
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Xiaomi Mi
Xiaomi · 2019Mi
5.3Score
7 advantages
9.4Picture2.3
2.7Noise, lifetime & portability7.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-LS500Mi
458 × 228375410 × 90290
EH-LS500MiDifference
Height228 mm90 mm+138 mm
Width458 mm410 mm+48 mm
Depth375 mm290 mm+85 mm
Weight9.3 kg7 kg+2.3 kg

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

Why is EH-LS500 better than Mi?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,600 lm2.5×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 3,000:1833.3×

Why is Mi better than EH-LS500?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 30 W3×
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 25,000 h+25%
  3. Audio outputNo · EH-LS500: Yes
  4. Fan noise37 dB vs 32 dB+16%
  5. Weight9.3 kg vs 7 kg+33%
  6. Power consumption293 W vs 250 W+17%
  7. Largest image size130″ vs 150″+15%
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)—
4K method4K by pixel shifting—
Display technology3LCD—
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm1,600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:13,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.27:10.23:1
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 m0.51 m
Smallest image size65″—
Largest image size130″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W30 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs33
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption293 W250 W
Light source life20,000 h25,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise37 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)23 dB—
Weight9.3 kg7 kg
Width458 mm410 mm
Height228 mm90 mm
Depth375 mm290 mm
Colours—Black
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