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Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector vs JMGO O2S Ultra

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 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Professional installers seeking high brightness and HDR — read the strengths below before deciding.

Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector
Higher ratedRanked #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
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JMGO O2S Ultra
Ranked #6 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors
JMGO O2S Ultra
$2,499as of Jul 7

The JMGO O2S Ultra stands out as a premium ultra-short-throw 4K projector that delivers exceptional brightness and color accuracy. Reviewers praised its MALC 3.0 triple laser technology, deep blacks, and ease of installation with automatic adjustments. Son-Vidéo.com called it a 'wonderful surprise' and 'real challenger' in the ultra-short-throw category. However, some reviewers noted issues with light uniformity and fingerprint sensitivity. This projector is ideal for users seeking a high-end cinema experience without complex setup, though those wanting maximum image precision may find room for improvement.

Strengths
  • — Delivers cinematic brightness of 3600 ISO lumens for vivid images in any lighting condition
  • — Features ultra-short throw 0.16:1 ratio enabling 100" display from just 6.6 inches away
  • — Utilizes MALC™ RGB Pure Triple Laser 3.0 technology for 4K resolution with lifelike colors and detail
Watch-outs
  • — Front panel is less resistant to fingerprints and shiny
  • — Light uniformity across the entire image could be improved
  • — Automatic image adjustment lacks precision
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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.

JMGO O2S Ultra

The JMGO O2S Ultra offers the highest brightness at 3600 ISO lumens, surpassing the Hisense L9Q and Epson QS100, making it ideal for bright rooms. However, unlike the Hisense PT1, it lacks built-in Dolby Atmos support, and its automatic adjustments are less precise than the Epson QS100's extensive calibration tools.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEpson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser ProjectorJMGO O2S Ultra
Brightness4,500 lumens3600 ISO lumens
Resolution1080P4K UHD
Contrast Ratio5,000,000:13000000 : 1
Light SourceBlue laser phosphorTriple RGB Laser
Color Gamut100% BT.2020110% BT.2020
Laser Life20,000 hours—
Throw Ratio0.160.16:1
Smart OS—Google TV
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