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Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300
XGIMI AURA
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Our Verdict
Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300
XGIMI AURA
The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 is better than the XGIMI AURA. They're both Ultra Short Throw (UST) projectors, which can project large images from very short distances. The XGIMI is a 4k projector, so its image looks sharper overall and is better in a dark room due to its better contrast. However, the Epson is significantly brighter and has vastly better image accuracy, so it looks truer to the content creator's intent.
Variants
- EpiqVision Ultra LS300 (Black)
- EpiqVision Ultra LS300 (White)
- AURA (Black)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
7.6
7.0
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.7
4.4
Brightness
8.3
6.7
Contrast
6.7
8.0
Color Gamut
7.0
7.7
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
8.3
6.7
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
2,168 lm
840 lm
Color Light Output
2,274 lm
820 lm
Brightness Uniformity
80%
88%
Screen Brightness
228 cd/m²
80 cd/m²
Contrast
6.7
8.0
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
758 : 1
1,755 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
484 : 1
814 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
334 : 1
493 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
255 : 1
351 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
173 : 1
222 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
94 : 1
110 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.7
4.4
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.98
5.69
Color dE
1.17
6.28
Gamma
2.18
2.09
Color Temperature
6,801 K
7,355 K
Picture Mode
Natural
Custom
Color Temp Setting
8
Warm
Gamma Setting
0
No Gamma Setting
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.7
7.0
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.98
2.43
Color dE
1.17
4.55
Gamma
2.18
2.10
Color Temperature
6,801 K
6,415 K
White Balance Calibration
No
1 point
Color Calibration
No
No
Picture Mode
Natural
Custom
Color Gamut
7.0
7.7
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
93.98%
98.17%
Rec. 709 uv
93.91%
93.45%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
50.65%
56.63%
Rec. 2020 uv
54.86%
67.82%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
LCD
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Laser
Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
Spectral Power Distribution
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.27
0.23
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.27
0.23
Optics
Optical Zoom
No
Focus
Manual Focus
Keystone
Manual Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
0.27
0.23
Maximum Throw Ratio
0.27
0.23
Horizontal Lens Shift
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
N/A
Portability
4.0
4.0
Dimension Picture
Height
5.9" (15.0 cm)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Width
18.2" (46.3 cm)
23.9" (60.7 cm)
Depth
15.7" (39.8 cm)
15.7" (40.0 cm)
Weight
15.7 lbs (7.1 kg)
24.6 lbs (11.1 kg)
Noise
4.7
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
64.1dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
2
Audio Out 3.5mm
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
Supported Resolutions
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Input Lag
0.1
4k @ 60Hz
138.7
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
138.7
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
120.5
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
120.5
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
120.5
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
No
HLG
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
Yes
3D
3D Support
No
Features
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
3
ARC/eARC
Yes (ARC)
Yes (eARC)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Yes
USB Data Ports
1
2
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Android
Android
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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