Epson EpiqVision™ Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser Projector

This UST projector is everything I could ever ask for!

Pros: Short throw allows for installatiom flexibility Onboard Android TV Bluetooth capable and allows for screen casting Great onboard sound Great picture quality for way less $$ than 4k 20,000 hour bulb life Cons: Slow continuity for action scenes at larger screen sizes (100"+) Focus toggle is on the unit but the other adjustments are on the remote Does not come with a screen When my projector arrived, I really thought the box was so large because of the packaging material.  But nope, the unit was actually much bigger than I expected. After getting the unit out of the box, the quick set up instructions were easy to follow.  I had the projector up and running in under 10 minutes. Adjusting the screen ratio was also pretty easy.  My only complaint about the picture adjustment is that the focus is on board rather than remote controlled so you either need two people to set it up or do like I did and focus  . . . . it, then back up and check your work. I placed the projector in a large sized room with lots of natural light (2 - 60" windows and a French door) and at the factory setting, the picture was more bright than even the brightest setting of my Phillips 75" TV. At the brightest setting, the picture is prestine even at 1080p. The downside to the brightest setting is the fan noise but this was not a factor for me since I left the setting at the factory mid-point and was very satisfied with it.  This model did not come with a screen (a downside for this price point) so I paired it with an Elite Screen 120" fixed frame unit.  The picture at the full 120" at 16:9 ratio was crisp, clear, and really gave me the movie going experience. The only downside was the fluidity of high speed frames.  The focus had a hard time keeping up at this size but this issue was not as noticeable at 85". Final thoughts: For the price point at 1080p, this unit should really come with a screen; even if it's a non-fixed, folding, wrinkle free material.  The 1080p resolution is perfectly fine at this size. When I compared this unit to a 4k version of the same product, spending twice as much money to get 4k was really unnecessary and did not make a huge viewing difference.  The "ultra" short throw description was a little deceiving because the unit still needs to be on a console that is at least 18" deep just to support the unit.  This gave me a viewing screen of about 75".  To get to 100" or 120", I needed a 22-23" console or I had to pull the console considerably away from the wall. I also angled the unit up a little which allowed me to put it closer to the wall and still get a good viewing area.  This required some stabilizing but meant I did not have to special order or make shift a console.  I would happily recommend this product over less expensive competitive brands.  This unit produces way less heat and noise and offers a crisp picture. 20,000 hours of bulb life beats having to replace a big screen TV every few years. All in all, a great value for the superb picture and sound. Very sleek since you dont have to have any additional equipment (no firestick, sound bars, etc.). Everything is onbaord!! This is a review for the Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS300 Smart Streaming Laser projector that I received free of charge to do a beta test and review.