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Epson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector vs Wemax Nova Pro

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 3.4). 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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Wemax Nova Pro
Ranked #7 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors
Wemax Nova Pro
$2,199as of Jul 7

The Wemax Nova Pro is a smart 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector featuring Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) technology with 2,100 ANSI lumens brightness. PCMag's M. David Stone reviewed it as a high-end home theater solution, noting its capability to display 4K images up to 150 inches. The projector includes built-in smart features and a 30W audio system, though reviewers noted it shares the same exterior design as the Formovie THEATER model, which may cause initial confusion. It's positioned as a premium option for those seeking a Laser TV experience with ALPD laser technology.

Strengths
  • — Features Advanced Laser Phosphor Display (ALPD) technology with 2,100 ANSI lumens brightness
  • — Supports 4K UHD resolution at up to 150-inch screen size
  • — Includes built-in smart features and streaming capabilities
Watch-outs
  • — Shares identical exterior design with Formovie THEATER model
  • — Initial startup screen displays 'Formovie Laser TV 4K Cinema' branding
$2,199 · Buy at wemax.comFull review →

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.

Wemax Nova Pro

The Wemax Nova Pro offers 2,100 ANSI lumens and smart features, making it more affordable than the Hisense L9Q and Epson QS100, but it lacks the advanced HDR support and dynamic iris features of the NexiGo Aurora Pro MKII. It also doesn't match the JMGO O2S Ultra's brightness or the Hisense PT1's color gamut coverage.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEpson QS100 3LCD Ultra Short Throw Laser ProjectorWemax Nova Pro
Brightness4,500 lumens2100 ANSI Lumens
Resolution1080P3840 x 2160
Contrast Ratio5,000,000:13,000:1
Light SourceBlue laser phosphorLaser
Color Gamut100% BT.2020110% Rec.709, 1.07 billion colors
Laser Life20,000 hours—
Throw Ratio0.160.23:1
Smart OS—Google TV
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