Between the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 and UHD35STx, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 comes out ahead in brightness and light source, while the UHD35STx wins on several specs. Overall, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 scores 95 and the UHD35STx scores 89.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 edges ahead on the Mars Score (95 vs 89.1), but the 5.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 if you care most about brightness and light source. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, light source.
The UHD35STx similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable resolution, short-throw, so those specs don't 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.
Why Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 wins
- ▲Brightness — 11.11% more. 4000 lm vs 3600 lm.
- ▲Light source: Laser (vs Lamp).
Why Optoma - UHD35STx wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | Optoma - UHD35STx |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 4000 lmlead | 3600 lm |
| Contrast | 2500000:1 | 1000000:1 |
| Light source | Laserlead | Lamp |
| Short-throw | true | true |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | Optoma - UHD35STx |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | None |
| HDMI inputs | 3lead | 2 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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