The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 is a 1080p LCD laser projector. It's an ultra-short-throw (UST) projector, so it's capable of projecting content at an extremely short distance from the screen or wall: it projects a 61" image at a distance of 1" and up to a 120" image at a distance of 15.2". It has two HDMI ports, one of which doubles as the ARC port, and has 1080p @ 60Hz support and an integrated 2.1 Yamaha sound system with two full-range 5W speakers and a 10W subwoofer. It has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support and comes with the Android TV smart interface with full Chromecast integration.
Our Verdict
The Epson LS300 is good for watching movies. It's very bright, so it performs well in bright rooms. While it doesn't have a wide color gamut, colors pop due to the projector's brightness. Its contrast is alright, so its blacks are slightly raised when viewed in a dark room. The LS300's color accuracy is excellent overall without any calibration, which is good because the projector doesn't have any white balance or color calibration. Unfortunately, the projector is very noisy, so you can hear it easily over most audio feeds.
- Very bright.
Excellent color accuracy nearly out of the box.
- Has a full suite of smart features with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Ultra-short-throw projector that can be placed very close to the wall or screen.
Contrast is great in mid-bright content.
- Doesn't have any calibration features for color accuracy purists.
Fan is extremely loud.
Contrast is quite poor in near dark scenes.
As a living-room UST, the Epson LS300 brings some gamer-friendly traits: bright picture, decent colors, and it accepts a 4k60 signal, which it downscales to 1080p. Unfortunately, its responsiveness sinks the experience, as its input lag is terrible, there's no Game Mode, no 120Hz, and no true 4k capability. That level of delay feels sluggish in essentially every genre, even casual titles. It's also very noisy, so you can easily hear it over most audio feeds.
- Very bright.
Excellent color accuracy nearly out of the box.
- Has a full suite of smart features with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Ultra-short-throw projector that can be placed very close to the wall or screen.
Contrast is great in mid-bright content.
- Doesn't have any calibration features for color accuracy purists.
Terrible input lag leads to sluggish gameplay.
Limited to 60Hz.
Fan is extremely loud.
Contrast is quite poor in near dark scenes.
The Epson LS300 has fantastic brightness. It's easily bright enough to be used in rooms with a few lights around, and it has excellent brightness uniformity, with very little vignetting.
- Very bright.
The Epson LS300's contrast is okay. It does well in mid-bright content, which is good for most content. Unfortunately, it really struggles in very dark content, like when watching horror movies, and it doesn't excel in extremely bright content either.
Contrast is great in mid-bright content.
Contrast is quite poor in near dark scenes.
Changelog
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Updated Feb 06, 2026:
We've modified the text in our Brightness and Native Contrast text boxes as a result of our latest test bench. We've also added Brightness and Contrast performance usages in the Verdict section.
- Updated Feb 03, 2026: We've converted the review to Test Bench 0.11, which renames our Contrast test to Native Contrast, and adds a Sequential Contrast test box. We also added new Brightness and Contrast performance usages in Our Verdict. See the 0.11 changelog.
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Updated Nov 07, 2025:
We've added Imaging, Optics, Noise, Supported Resolutions, HDR Format Support, 3D, Input Lag, and Audio Passthrough boxes as a result of our latest test bench. We've also added a Gaming usage in the Verdict section.
- Updated Oct 30, 2025: We've converted the review to Test Bench 0.10, which updates our Design tests, and adds a whole new suite of Inputs tests. We also added new gaming-oriented usage scores in Our Verdict. See the 0.10 changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the Epson EH LS300W. This projector has no variants, but Epson has other projectors in their EpiqVision line, like the Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 and Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12. This projector also has a higher-tier model, the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800. The higher-tier model projects sharper images due to its pixel-shifting technology, and it's also capable of projecting 1080p @ 120Hz, which is great for gamers.
| Model | Type | Native / Processing | Light Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 (tested) | UST (ultra-short-throw) | 1080p (no pixel-shift) | Laser (3LCD) |
| Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | UST | 4k PRO-UHD pixel-shift | Laser (3LCD) |
| Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 | Portable (standard throw) | 1080p | Laser (3LCD) |
| Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 | Portable / room-to-room (standard throw) | WXGA (1280×800) | Lamp (3LCD) |
Our unit was made in the Philippines.
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The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 projector is quite good. It's expensive and is limited to 1080p output, but it's bright, very color-accurate, and comes with a full slate of smart features. The LS300 is an ultra-short-throw projector, so it can project a large image at a short distance from the screen. Still, if you're not cramped for space, other products offer better image quality for a similar or cheaper price. Plus, this is a miss for gamers, as its input lag is terrible at all resolutions, there is no 120Hz mode, and no Game Mode to help reduce the latency.
See our recommendations for the best projectors for home theater, the best home projectors, and the best short-throw projectors.
The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 and Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 are very similar projectors, with the main difference being that the LS300 is limited to 1080p @ 60Hz on its two HDMI ports. In comparison, the LS800 is a 4k pixel shift projector capable of up to 4k @ 60Hz on its three HDMI ports and 1080p @ 120Hz on its third port. This means that the LS800 also projects a sharper image overall, but the LS300 is much more accurate out of the box.
The XGIMI HORIZON Ultra and Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 are very similar projectors. The Epson is the most accurate projector of the two and has ultra-short-throw capability for smaller rooms. Still, the XGIMI is a 4k projector (with pixel shift), so it projects a sharper image. The XGIMI is smaller, lighter, and has full auto keystone correction with object avoidance and autofocus, so it's easier to set up than the Epson.
The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 is much better than the Optoma GT1090HDR. The Epson is designed for use as an ultra-short-throw projector, so it can be placed much closer to the screen, making it more convenient to set up. The Epson also handles colors much better, resulting in better accuracy and much brighter colors relative to pure white. Finally, the Epson has a built-in smart interface, so you can easily access your favorite streaming services directly on the projector without the need for an external streaming stick.
The Epson Home Cinema 3800 is better than the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300, although the LS300 has more connectivity options and smart features. The LS300 is also an ultra-short-throw projector, so you can install it very close to the screen. Still, the Home Cinema 3800 is a 4k projector (with pixel shift), is a bit brighter, has better contrast, and is noticeably more color-accurate after calibration, so it's the better-looking of the two projectors.
We've independently bought and tested over 75 projectors and published detailed results for each, so you can decide which one to buy. These have all been tested under the same standardized methodology, allowing you to compare them side by side. We still have all these projects in our lab, so we can continually go back and compare them to ensure our reviews are still accurate. All our test methodologies are also public on our website, so you can validate the results yourself.
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