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Epson EH-LS800 vs Formovie Theater

What EH-LS800 does better (2) and where Theater wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Epson EH-LS800
Epson · 2022EH-LS800
4.4Score
2 advantages≈ US$2,100
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Formovie Theater
Formovie · 2023Theater
4.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$2,200
7.9Picture3.0
2.6Smart features & sound4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

EH-LS800Theater
695 × 156341550 × 107349
EH-LS800TheaterDifference
Height156 mm107 mm+49 mm
Width695 mm550 mm+145 mm
Depth341 mm349 mm−8 mm
Weight12.3 kg9.8 kg+2.5 kg

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

Why is EH-LS800 better than Theater?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 1,800 lm2.2×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:1 vs 3,000:1833.3×

Why is Theater better than EH-LS800?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)20 W vs 30 W+50%
  2. Audio outputNo · EH-LS800: Yes
  3. Weight12.3 kg vs 9.8 kg+26%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EH-LS800Epson EH-LS800≈ US$2,1004.4
Formovie TheaterFormovie Theater≈ US$2,2004.3
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 lm1,800 lm
Native contrast ratio1,800:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,500,000:13,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGDolby Vision
Dolby Vision—Yes
Colour gamut (BT.2020)—107%
Motion interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
VRR / ALLM—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.16:10.23:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.35 m0.51 m
Smallest image size80″—
Largest image size150″—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W30 W
DTS—Yes
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs33
HDMI version—2.1
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption335 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Light source life (eco mode)20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)19 dB—
Weight12.3 kg9.8 kg
Width695 mm550 mm
Height156 mm107 mm
Depth341 mm349 mm
Colours—Black
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