Between the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 and UHZ65UST, the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 comes out ahead in brightness, while the UHZ65UST wins on several specs. Overall, the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 scores 89.1 and the UHZ65UST scores 87.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (89.1 vs 87.6). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the EpiqVision Ultra LS650 if you care most about brightness. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness.
The UHZ65UST 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: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 wins
- ▲Brightness — 2.86% more. 3600 lm vs 3500 lm.
Why Optoma - UHZ65UST wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 | Optoma - UHZ65UST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Brightness | 3600 lmlead | 3500 lm |
| Contrast | 2500000:1 | 2500000:1 |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Short-throw | true | true |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Epson - EpiqVision Ultra LS650 | Optoma - UHZ65UST |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | Android TV | None |
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 3 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |
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