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Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector vs Epson QS100B

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector and Epson QS100B score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector
Ranked #2 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors
Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector
$2,251.36as of Jul 7

The Epson QS100 is a premium 4K PRO-UHD ultra-short-throw laser projector designed for custom installations and high-end home theaters. Reviewers noted its excellent brightness at 4,500 lumens and dynamic HDR tone mapping capabilities, though it falls short of true 4K resolution with native 1080P 3LCD panels. While it offers extensive picture adjustment options suitable for professional calibration, its native contrast is described as good but not great. This projector is tailored for users who already have or plan to build sophisticated audio environments rather than casual consumers seeking an all-in-one solution.

Strengths
  • Excellent brightness with 4,500 lumens output
  • Dynamic HDR tone mapping enabled by 32-bit QZX Picture Processor
  • Good color reproduction with native 1080P 3LCD panels
Watch-outs
  • Native resolution is 1080P, not true 4K
  • Lower than ideal native contrast ratio
Epson QS100B
Ranked #3 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors
Epson QS100B
$4,999as of Jul 7

The Epson QS100 is a premium 4K PRO-UHD ultra-short-throw laser projector aimed at custom installations and home theater enthusiasts. PCMag's M. David Stone praised its exceptional brightness and dynamic HDR tone mapping, while Projector Reviews noted its 4500 lumens output and 32-bit QZX Picture Processor for excellent picture quality. However, reviewers pointed out that it lacks true 4K resolution and Dolby Vision support, making it less suitable for users seeking the highest-end cinematic experience. It's best for discerning users and professional installations rather than mainstream consumers.

Strengths
  • Delivers 4500 lumens of brightness for color and white light output
  • Features 4K PRO-UHD technology with 2-way pixel-shifting to double onscreen resolution
  • Includes dynamic HDR tone mapping via Epson’s 32-bit QZX Picture Processor
Watch-outs
  • Native resolution is 1080P, not true 4K
  • No Dolby Vision support

How they stack up

Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector

The Epson QS100 delivers excellent brightness at 4,500 lumens and dynamic HDR tone mapping, outperforming the Hisense L9Q and JMGO O2S Ultra in this regard. However, it falls short of true 4K resolution compared to the Hisense PT1 and NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII, and lacks Dolby Vision support unlike the Hisense L9Q.

Epson QS100B

The Epson QS100B provides the same 4,500 lumens brightness as the QS100 but with 4K PRO-UHD technology and 2-way pixel-shifting, offering better resolution than the Hisense L9Q's native 1080P. However, it lacks Dolby Vision support, unlike the Hisense L9Q, and doesn't offer the ultra-short throw convenience of the JMGO O2S Ultra.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEpson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser ProjectorEpson QS100B
Brightness4,500 lumens4500 lumens
Resolution1080P1080P native
Contrast Ratio5,000,000:15,000,000:1
Light SourceBlue laser phosphor3LCD laser
Color Gamut100% BT.2020
Laser Life20,000 hours20,000 hours
Throw Ratio0.160.21
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