Epson Unveils Next-Generation 4K PRO-UHD¹ Ultra Short-Throw EpiqVision® Ultra LS800 Smart Streaming Laser Projector

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Epson has launched the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector, designed for immersive viewing experiences in sports, gaming, and movies. Featuring 4K HDR capabilities, this projector supports screen sizes up to 150 inches with 4,000 lumens brightness. The projector includes a built-in 2.1 channel virtual surround system and runs on Android TV, offering streaming capabilities for various platforms. It is now available for $3,499, promising a hassle-free setup with its ultra short throw design.

Positive

• Launch of EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector enhances product lineup.
• Features 4K HDR viewing experience and 4,000 lumens brightness.
• Supports screen sizes up to 150 inches for immersive viewing.
• Equipped with built-in Yamaha sound system and Android TV for diverse streaming options.

Negative

• High retail price of $3,499 may limit market penetration.
• No mention of projected sales figures or market forecasts to assess demand.

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector Delivers an Epic Way to Watch Sports, Truly Immersive Gaming and Delivers Theater Level Movie Experiences

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The avenues in which consumers enjoy their favorite content continue to evolve and projection technology is innovating in parallel. Meeting the demand for displays that deliver bigger, sharper and more immersive viewing – even in brightly lit rooms – Epson today introduced the Epson EpiqVision^® Ultra LS800 4K PRO-UHD^®1 Ultra Short-Throw 3-Chip 3LCD Smart Streaming Laser Projector. The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector combines an advanced ultra short throw lens with a laser-array light source to produce vivid colors and deep blacks. Delivering next-generation, ultra short throw technology, the new EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector offers a stunning 4K HDR² viewing experience up to 150-inches for exceptionally bright, colorful and sharp projection in virtually any environment.

"Streaming live sports games with an epic, larger-than-life picture from the comfort of your home is the next big thing to being physically at a game," said Fernando Tamashiro, product manager, Epson America, Inc. "The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector brings an astounding viewing experience with complete content immersion, while only needing to be placed inches from the wall. With a display size up to 150-inches, avid sports fans, gamers, and movie enthusiasts will feel like they are part of all the action."

The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector is equipped with proprietary 4K PRO-UHD,¹ 3-chip 3LCD technology and an incredible 4,000 lumens of color and white brightness,² producing outstanding color brightness and accuracy. The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector includes the Latest Android TV^®5 interface with a simple-to-use remote – including voice search with built-in Google Assistant™ to watch your favorite streaming channels – and features an impressive built-in 2.1 channel virtual surround system from Yamaha. The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 also supports 4K HDR¹ content with a refresh rate of 60 Hz and comes equipped with a dedicated HDMI port for gaming, supporting 1080p/120 Hz signals.

Featuring a sleek, modern design that sits inches from the wall for obstruction-free viewing, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector fits seamlessly into a range of décor styles. From watching live sporting events to gaming on the latest consoles or streaming a blockbuster movie,⁵ the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector was built to simply amaze users.

Additional feat­ures include:

• Screen Size up to 150-inches — Get closer to courtside for sports and gaming, or center stage for your favorite movies with an immersive big picture; unlike regular-throw projectors, it offers hassle-free placement, projecting images up to 150-inches from just inches away
• 4K PRO-UHD³ — A new type of 4K experience, utilizing advanced processing for resolution enhancement, color and image processing
• Ideal for Bright Rooms — True 3-chip 3LCD technology displays a full 4,000 lumens of color and white brightness³ for every frame, allowing for outstanding color accuracy while maintaining excellent color brightness without any distracting "rainbowing" or "color brightness" issues seen with other ultra short throw projection technologies
• Modern Ultra Short Throw Laser Design — Sleek ultra short throw laser design seamlessly complements a variety of décor styles and audio/video furniture; features multi-point picture adjustment and individually adaptable feet for quick and easy setup  
• Supports the Latest Streaming, Gaming and Cable Boxes — Take maximum advantage of your favorite gaming consoles and streaming devices with three HDMI^® ports; fully compatible with virtually all color formats, depths and spaces while simultaneously supporting 4K HDR¹ content at a full 60 Hz; ideal for gaming content, one HDMI port is dedicated for gaming and supports 1080p/120 Hz signals
• Auto Contrast Enhancement — The ambient light sensor automatically optimizes the picture brightness according to the amount of environmental light, resulting in more contrast and a better sense of depth in the image
• Epson SilverFlex^® Ambient Light Rejecting Screen4— Available and sold separately in two sizes, 100-inch and 120-inch, these screens are engineered to absorb up to 90 percent of the ambient light to increase contrast and produce an astonishingly crisp picture 
• Amazing Built-in Sound by Yamaha — Built-in 2.1ch virtual surround system designed by Yamaha exclusively for Epson creates immersive sound performance with presets for TV, sports, movies and music; connect your smartphone via Bluetooth^® to use as standalone speaker
• Smart Streaming Capability — Latest Android TV5 interface with a simple-to-use remote – including voice search with built-in Google Assistant™; watch all your favorite streaming channels including Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max™, YouTube™, and more; even stream live TV with apps like YouTube TV™⁴

Availability
The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 4K PRO-UHD^®1 Ultra Short-Throw 3-Chip 3LCD Smart Streaming Laser Projector (MSRP $3,499) and SilverFlex Ultra ALR Screens are now available through the Epson online store, select retailers, and through Professional Home Theater Installers. The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector includes Epson's outstanding warranty and service, including a two-year limited warranty with two-business day full unit replacement with free shipping.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to co-creating sustainability and enriching communities by leveraging its efficient, compact, and precision technologies and digital technologies to connect people, things, and information. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson's goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of around JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

1 4K Resolution Enhancement Technology shifts each pixel to produce an image on screen, up to the stated specification.
2 HDR performance available with select devices. For more information, see www.epson.com/hdrcompatibility     
3 Color brightness (color light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Color light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.
4 Available in 100" and 120". Sold separately.
5 In order to use the Android TV, the device must be configured on a network via a wireless connection of 5 Mbps or faster.
6 Requires wireless network connection of 5 Mbps or faster. Some apps require paid subscriptions.

EPSON and Epson EpiqVision are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PRO-UHD and SilverFlex are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. Android TV, Google Assistant, YouTube and YouTube TV are trademarks of Google LLC. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2022 Epson America, Inc.

 

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FAQ

What is the price of the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector?

The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 Laser Projector is priced at $3,499.

What features does the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 offer?

It offers 4K HDR viewing, supports screen sizes up to 150 inches, and has a built-in 2.1 channel virtual surround sound system.

When was the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 announced?

The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800 was announced on September 29, 2022.

What is the brightness of the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800?

The projector delivers 4,000 lumens of color and white brightness.

Where can I purchase the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS800?

It is available through the Epson online store, select retailers, and professional home theater installers.