Forget last months model, Epson has a new 4K 120Hz laser projector and its cheaper

Date:
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:35:12 +0000

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Despite announcing a 4K 120Hz gaming projector less than a month ago, Epson already has a similar but cheaper model coming soon.

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Love everything that Epsons Pro Cinema LS12000 laser projector had to offer except for its price tag? Well, we have some good news, as most of its gaming-focused tech is now coming to a cheaper laser projector from the same brand.

The Home Cinema LS11000 4K PRO-UHD (via Engadget ) is yet another 4K laser projector from Epson that promises an excellent image performance. Epsom claims that youll be able to achieve sharp and crystal clear 4K images all
the way up to a 300-inch display size and those of you with a PS5 or Xbox Series X will be able to take full advantage of the 120Hz refresh rate available at this resolution.

On top of that gamers can take advantage of the projectors fairly low input lag times. Epson promises theyll be under 20ms; so while esports pros may still want to opt for a lightning-fast monitor most of us arent going to notice a delay at all.

Youll also get support for HDR10 , HLG , and HDR10+ (though Dolby Vision appears to be absent). This projector does however offer Dolby Atmos compatibility, so combine it with one of the best soundbars out there and youll be in for a killer home cinema setup.

Priced at $3,999 / 4,099 (around AU$5,450) youll be saving $1,000 compared to the Pro Cinema LS12000 but as youd expect, there are a few downsides to this cheaper model. Here's the catch

For starters, the Home Cinema LS11000 is slightly dimmer than the LS12000, offering only 2,500 lumens compared to 2,700. That's likely not a deal-breaker, but a downgrade that may be harder to overlook is the contrast ratio, which drops from 2,500,000:1 to 1,200,000:1 if you pick the cheaper LS11000 instead of the LS12000.

Contrast is important for giving images clarity and a more natural look. The Home Cinema LS11000s lower contrast ratio will mean youll have less
definition on the images it displays. That said, 1,200,000:1 is still pretty respectable, even if it isnt the best around.

Well have to try both of these projectors out for ourselves to know how they stack up against one another, but based on the specs Epsoms Home Cinema LS11000 4K laser projector looks like a great option.

If youre looking to splash out on a new display for your gaming setup, youll definitely want to consider this projector alongside more traditional choices when it launches at the end of this month in the US. If youre in the UK the projector is already available online as the EH-LS11000W. Check out: I played PS5 on a 4K gaming projector and it blew me away



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