Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | Formovie - Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 4000 lm | 2800 lm |
Between the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 and Theater, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 comes out ahead in brightness, while the Theater wins on several specs. Overall, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 scores 82 and the Theater scores 72.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 42.86% more. 4000 lm vs 2800 lm.
The Theater similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable resolution, light source, short-throw, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 or Formovie - Theater?
Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 leads the current Mars Score by 9.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 if…
Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 has the measurable edge on brightness lumens.
Choose Formovie - Theater if…
Formovie - Theater does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 wins
- ▲Brightness — 42.86% more. 4000 lm vs 2800 lm.
Why Formovie - Theater wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | Formovie - Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightnessⓘ | 4000 lmlead | 2800 lm |
| Contrast | 2500000:1 | 3000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | true | true |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | Formovie - Theater |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 3 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |