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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Portability
    2. Projector Technology
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Brightness
    2. Contrast
    3. Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
    4. Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
    5. Color Gamut
  6. Features
    1. Inputs & Connectivity
    2. Smart Features & Sound
    3. In The Box
  7. Comments

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 vs BenQ X500i

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300
BenQ X500i

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Picture
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Variants

  • EpiqVision Ultra LS300 (Black)
  • EpiqVision Ultra LS300 (White)
  • X500i (White)

Our Verdict

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300

BenQ X500i

The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 is significantly brighter than the BenQ X500i, but the BenQ is better overall due to its superior contrast, wider color gamut, and advanced gaming features. The BenQ is also a much smaller unit overall, making it far easier to move around than the bulkier Epson. Finally, the BenQ projects a sharper image due to its 4k pixel shifting capabilities, while the Epson is limited to 1080p. If you need a projector for a bright room, then the Epson is better overall, and the BenQ is more well-rounded.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.6
7.8

Brightness 
 

8.3
6.7

Contrast 
 

6.7
8.1

Color Gamut 
 

7.0
8.1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.7
9.4

Full Comparison

Design

Portability 
 

4.0
5.0

Dimension Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Dimension Picture
BenQ X500i Dimension Picture

Height  

5.9" (15.0 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)

Width  

18.2" (46.3 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)

Depth  

15.7" (39.8 cm)
9.7" (24.7 cm)

Weight 
 

15.7 lbs (7.1 kg)
8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)

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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Style Picture
BenQ X500i Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

LCD
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
LED

Resolution 
 

1080p
Pixel Shift 4k

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.27
0.69

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

0.27
0.83

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.3
6.7

Brightness Measurement Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Brightness Measurement Picture
BenQ X500i Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

2,168 lm
1,046 lm

Color Light Output 
 

2,274 lm
1,029 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

80%
74%

Screen Brightness 
 

228 cd/m²
119 cd/m²

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Contrast 
 

6.7
8.1

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

758 : 1
1,267 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

484 : 1
798 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

334 : 1
536 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

255 : 1
405 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

173 : 1
271 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

94 : 1
138 : 1

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.7
9.4

Pre White Balance Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Pre White Balance Picture
BenQ X500i Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
BenQ X500i Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Pre Color Picture
BenQ X500i Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

1.98
0.86

Color dE 
 

1.17
0.85

Gamma 
 

2.18
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

6,801 K
6,492 K

Picture Mode 
 

Natural
Cinema

Color Temp Setting 
 

8
Normal

Gamma Setting 
 

0
2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

8.7
9.4

Post White Balance Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Post White Balance Picture
BenQ X500i Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Post Gamma Curve Picture
BenQ X500i Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Post Color Picture
BenQ X500i Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

1.98
0.86

Color dE 
 

1.17
0.85

Gamma 
 

2.18
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

6,801 K
6,492 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

No
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

No
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Natural
Cinema

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Color Gamut 
 

7.0
8.1

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
BenQ X500i Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

93.98%
96.16%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

93.91%
96.64%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
BenQ X500i Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

50.65%
62.57%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

54.86%
72.27%

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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Inputs Picture
BenQ X500i Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

2
2

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

1
1

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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

Android
Android

Cast Capable 
 

Yes
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes

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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 In The Box Picture
BenQ X500i In The Box Picture

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300

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