Epson Home Cinema LS11000
Score: 83/100
ViewSonic LS901-4K
Score: 89/100Rankings
The ViewSonic LS901-4K is a professional-grade laser projector delivering 5,500 lumens and a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio for large-venue installations. Its laser source and extensive adjustment options add flexibility but bring higher power consumption and cost. Best for corporate, education or home-theater users needing bright, high-contrast images and advanced installation features.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2,500 lumens | 5,500 lumensbest | |
1,200,000 | 3,000,000best | |
20,000 hours | 30,000 hoursbest | |
2.1best | 1.7 | |
— | 15 wattsbest | |
2best | 1 | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.7 kg | 4.85 kgbest |
| ↓ lower better | 311 watts | 245 wattsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Native Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Brightness (lumens) | 2500 lumens | 5500 lumens |
Contrast Ratio | 1200000 | 3000000 |
Projection Geometry(2) | ||
Throw Ratio | 1.35-2.84 | 1.2-2.04 |
Throw Distance (meters) | 3.0-6.3 meters | 1.0-10.96 meters |
Lighting(2) | ||
Lamp Life (hours) | 20000 hours | 30000 hours |
Light Source | Laser | laser |
Features(1) | ||
Zoom Ratio | 2.1 | 1.7 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 12.70 kg | 4.85 kg |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (watts) | 311 watts | 245 watts |
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.
