Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650
A bright, simple ultra short throw TV replacement for living rooms, best for buyers who stream with a separate Netflix device or do not need Netflix.
Epson $1,799.99$1,799.99
3.9/5
A mid-priced laser UST for watching movies and TV in a living room. Gamers should look elsewhere, since testing found it laggy.
- 2,100 ISOBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- laserLight source
- Google TV, licensed NetflixStreaming
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Pros
- Google TV with licensed Netflix built in
- Measured a little brighter than its 2,100 ISO lumen rating
- Two-year warranty
- Long rated laser life
Cons
- Slow for gaming in independent testing
- No Dolby Vision, only HDR10 and HLG
- No published autofocus or auto keystone, so setup is manual
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Independent measurements
Brightness, input lag and contrast measured by independent reviewers.
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smart Home Hookup: Best UST Projector of 2025 | 2,234 lm | - | - | 2,234 lumens in Office mode. It dropped frames at 120 and 240 Hz and was the only tested UST that did not stay under 50 ms at 4K/60 with keystone on. |
Specifications
| Model number | L166FGN |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 2,100 ISO |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP |
| Light source | laser |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 110% Rec.709 |
| Native contrast | 3,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 150 in |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| Speakers | 30 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Dimensions | 18.0 x 12.1 x 3.6 in |
| Weight | 15.4 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-08 |
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