Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 vs Samsung - The Premiere 9
Between the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 and The Premiere 9, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 comes out ahead in brightness, while the The Premiere 9 wins on several specs. Overall, the EpiqVision Ultra LS800 scores 95 and the The Premiere 9 scores 86.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EpiqVision Ultra LS800 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.1 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 The Premiere 9 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, light source, 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 — 15.94% more. 4000 lm vs 3450 lm.
Why Samsung - The Premiere 9 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | Samsung - The Premiere 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 4000 lmlead | 3450 lm |
| Contrast | 2500000:1 | 2200000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | true | true |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS800 | Samsung - The Premiere 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | Tizen |
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 3 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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