Epson Home Cinema LS11000
Score: 83/100
BenQ W4100i
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Epson LS11000 is a laser-based 4K-like projector delivering bright, high-contrast images and ultra-low input lag for gaming. It lacks built-in audio and wireless streaming, and its pixel-shift approach may disappoint purists. Best for bright-room home theaters and serious gamers who value performance over native-4K purity.
The BenQ W4100i is a 4K HDR home-theater projector with a bright LED engine, full DCI-P3 coverage and extensive lens-shift flexibility, ideal for bright-room cinema and gaming. Its pixel-shifted panel and manual focus limit true 4K sharpness and convenience. Best for users who value color accuracy, Android TV integration and flexible mounting over native-4K resolution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,500 lumens | 3,200 lumensbest | |
1,200,000 | 3,000,000best | |
20,000 hours | 30,000 hoursbest | |
2.1best | 1.3 | |
2 | 3best | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.7 kg | 6.11 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 311 wattsbest | — |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Brightness (lumens) | 2500 lumens | 3200 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 1200000 | 3000000 |
Projection Geometry(1) | ||
Throw Ratio | 1.35-2.84 | 1.15-1.5 |
Lighting(2) | ||
Lamp Life (hours) | 20000 hours | 30000 hours |
Light Source | Laser | LED |
Features(1) | ||
Zoom Ratio | 2.1 | 1.3 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 12.70 kg | 6.11 kg |
After‑Sale(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the LS11000 for its high brightness, rainbow-free 3LCD color accuracy, extensive lens shift, and sub-20 ms input lag that makes it a strong contender for bright-room home theater and 4K/120 Hz gaming, while noting drawbacks such as black crush, noticeable fan noise, and the absence of built-in audio or wireless features.
Everyday owners consistently highlight the projector's vivid colors, strong brightness in lit environments, and smooth gaming performance, but they also frequently mention the need for external speakers, audible fan noise, and occasional HDR black-level problems as the main pain points.
Professional reviewers praise the W4100i for its high brightness, true 4K pixel-shifting, factory-calibrated color accuracy and AI-driven picture enhancements, noting it delivers cinema-grade visuals even in moderately lit rooms. They also highlight its low gaming latency, extensive HDMI 2.1 support and flexible lens shift, while pointing out the lack of motorized zoom/focus and the limitation of one HDMI port for full-resolution high-frame-rate content.
Everyday users consistently commend the projector's vivid colors, strong HDR performance and smooth gaming response, appreciating the easy wireless streaming via Chromecast and the flexible installation options. Recurring complaints focus on the need for manual focus/zoom, occasional rainbow artifacts, and the restriction of one HDMI port for full-resolution high-frame-rate content.
