Head-to-head · Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

Epson QS100B vs Hisense PT1

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 QS100B comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Custom integrators wanting 4K resolution — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

Epson QS100B

4.5

$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

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Ranked #4 in Best Ultra Short Throw Laser Projectors

Hisense PT1

4.2

$2,197.97as of Jul 7

The Hisense PT1 is an excellent budget option for ultra-short throw home theater projection, featuring an RGB laser light engine with 110% BT.2020 color gamut coverage. ProjectorCentral's Al Griffin called it a 'great value' with 'crisp 4K detail and extended color gamut coverage' suitable for movie watching. The built-in 2.0.2-channel speaker array handles Dolby Atmos and DTS:X well, though brightness is average and grayscale errors occur in Filmmaker Mode on certain screens. It's recommended for light-controlled environments and screens up to 120 inches.

Strengths

— RGB laser light source with Rec.2020 gamut coverage
— Built-in Dolby Atmos/DTS:X sound support
— Good contrast and brightness uniformity

Watch-outs

— Average brightness
— Relatively high grayscale errors in Filmmaker Mode

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How they stack up

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.

Hisense PT1

The Hisense PT1 offers a budget-friendly RGB laser solution with good contrast and built-in Dolby Atmos support, unlike the JMGO O2S Ultra which lacks smart features. While it provides 110% BT.2020 color gamut coverage, the Hisense L9Q outperforms it in brightness and HDR formats, though the PT1 is better suited for light-controlled environments.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Epson QS100B	Hisense PT1
Brightness	4500 lumens	2,500 ANSI lumens
Resolution	1080P native	4K
Contrast Ratio	5,000,000:1	3,000:1
Light Source	3LCD laser	RGB laser
Laser Life	20,000 hours	25,000 hours
Throw Ratio	0.21	0.2
Color Gamut	—	110% BT.2020
Smart OS	—	Google TV

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