Alternatives to Epson EH-LS12000

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the EH-LS12000 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Epson · 2022

EH-LS12000

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)2,700 lmLaser12.7 kg

approx. price≈ US$5,300

7.2

Cheaper

Sony VPL-XW5000ES 19% cheaper Higher score

JVC DLA-NZ700 +2.0 score Newest

Sony BRAVIA Projector 7 2025

Alternatives to the EH-LS12000

Sony · 2022VPL-XW5000ES

8.4

19% cheaper ≈ US$4,300

Fan noise 24 dB vs 30 dB
Native panel resolution 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method Native 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,000 lm vs 2,700 lm
Optical zoom 1.6× vs 2.1×

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JVC · 2022DLA-NP5

11% pricier ≈ US$5,900

Resolution (on screen) 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method Native 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,900 lm vs 2,700 lm
Maximum refresh rate 120 Hz vs 240 Hz

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Epson · 2024EH-QB1000

8.4

11% pricier ≈ US$5,900

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 2,700 lm
Autofocus

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1
Ethernet (LAN)

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Sony · 2022VPL-XW7000ES

8.9

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,200 lm vs 2,700 lm
Native panel resolution 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method Native 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting

Power consumption 420 W vs 302 W
Weight 14 kg vs 12.7 kg

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Epson · 2024EH-LS11000

7.0

14% cheaper ≈ US$4,600

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,500 lm vs 2,700 lm

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BenQ · 2025W5850

6.6

Same price ≈ US$5,400

Audio output
Weight 10.1 kg vs 12.7 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,600 lm vs 2,700 lm
Optical zoom 1.6× vs 2.1×

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XGIMI · 2025Titan

7.5

17% cheaper ≈ US$4,400

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,000 lm vs 2,700 lm
Autofocus
Automatic keystone correction

HDMI inputs 1 vs 2
Fan noise 32 dB vs 30 dB

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Nebula · 2025X1 Pro

9.1

13% cheaper ≈ US$4,600

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,500 lm vs 2,700 lm
Autofocus
Automatic keystone correction

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1

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Sony · 2025BRAVIA Projector 7

7.9

42% pricier ≈ US$7,500

Fan noise 24 dB vs 30 dB
Native panel resolution 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method Native 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,200 lm vs 2,700 lm
Optical zoom 1.6× vs 2.1×

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JVC · 2024DLA-NZ700

9.3

46% pricier ≈ US$7,800

Resolution (on screen) 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Fan noise 23 dB vs 30 dB
Native panel resolution 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,300 lm vs 2,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 80,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1

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