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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 LS800 vs BenQ X500i

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800
BenQ X500i

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Variants

  • EpiqVision Ultra LS800 (Black)
  • EpiqVision Ultra LS800 (White)
  • X500i (White)

Our Verdict

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800

BenQ X500i

The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 and BenQ X500i are very different projectors. While the BenQ is a short-throw projector and can be placed relatively close to the wall, the Epson's ultra-short-throw capabilities let you place the unit almost flush with the wall. The Epson is also one of the brightest projectors we've tested, while the BenQ is too dim for rooms with lots of lights. Still, the BenQ is a much smaller and lighter product, so it's easier to move, is more accurate than the Epson, and has better contrast. If you need a projector for a bright room, then the Epson is better overall, but the BenQ is more well-rounded and much cheaper.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 

7.7
7.8

Brightness 
 

8.7
6.7

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.0
9.4

Contrast 
 

7.2
8.1

Color Gamut 
 

7.3
8.1

Full Comparison

Design

Portability 
 

3.5
5.0

Dimension Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Dimension Picture
BenQ X500i Dimension Picture

Height  

6.3" (16.0 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)

Width  

27.3" (69.4 cm)
14.4" (36.5 cm)

Depth  

13.4" (34.0 cm)
9.7" (24.7 cm)

Weight 
 

27.0 lbs (12.3 kg)
8.3 lbs (3.8 kg)

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Projector Technology 
 

Style Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Style Picture
BenQ X500i Style Picture

Imaging Technology 
 

LCD
DLP

Light Source 
 

Laser
LED

Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

0.16
0.69

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

0.16
0.83

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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

8.7
6.7

Brightness Measurement Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Brightness Measurement Picture
BenQ X500i Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

2,499 lm
1,046 lm

Color Light Output 
 

2,470 lm
1,029 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

88%
74%

Screen Brightness 
 

234 cd/m²
119 cd/m²

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Contrast 
 

7.2
8.1

APL Native Contrast  

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1% APL Native Contrast 
 

1,006 : 1
1,267 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

583 : 1
798 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

387 : 1
536 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

290 : 1
405 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

195 : 1
271 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

108 : 1
138 : 1

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.0
9.4

Pre White Balance Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Pre White Balance Picture
BenQ X500i Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Pre Gamma Curve Picture
BenQ X500i Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Pre Color Picture
BenQ X500i Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.11
0.86

Color dE 
 

3.67
0.85

Gamma 
 

2.26
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

7,083 K
6,492 K

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema
Cinema

Color Temp Setting 
 

9
Normal

Gamma Setting 
 

0
2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

7.9
9.4

Post White Balance Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Post White Balance Picture
BenQ X500i Post White Balance Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Post Gamma Curve Picture
BenQ X500i Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Post Color Picture
BenQ X500i Post Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

2.45
0.86

Color dE 
 

3.07
0.85

Gamma 
 

2.03
2.16

Color Temperature 
 

6,373 K
6,492 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

No
2 point

Color Calibration 
 

No
Yes

Picture Mode 
 

Cinema
Cinema

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Color Gamut 
 

7.3
8.1

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
BenQ X500i Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

93.69%
96.16%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

94.77%
96.64%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
BenQ X500i Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

56.24%
62.57%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

62.44%
72.27%

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Features

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Inputs Picture
BenQ X500i Inputs Picture

HDMI 
 

3
2

ARC/eARC 
 

Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)

Wi-Fi  

Yes
Yes

USB Data Ports 
 

2
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 LS800 In The Box Picture
BenQ X500i In The Box Picture

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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800

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