Epson Pro Cinema LS12000

Delivers a full 3,840 by 2,160 pixels on screen ; 2,700-lumen laser light source rated to last the life of the projector ; Supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR ; Good color accuracy, contrast, and shadow detail, plus dark blacks for a laser model ; Easy...

Expensive ; No 3D support

The Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 is the company's first home theater projector to put genuine 4K resolution on screen, but that's just part of the top-tier image quality and long feature list that make it worth its high price.

After what felt like a lifetime since its last new home theater projector announcement, Epson recently launched the LS12000 4K PRO-UHD laser model. Selling at the surprisingly low retail price of $4,999, the new Epson boasts serious chops when it comes...

Excellent image quality ; Highly flexible placement ; Ready for games and film

High price ; Display only ; Few ports

The Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 shames most other projectors with the might of its imagery and flexibility, but it needs a good sound system and might entail some long cable runs. Recommended for those seeking the highest quality at-home movie-viewing...

Putting Epson's new EH-LS12000B through its paces gave us an appreciation of how much care has gone into building this projector. While getting the best HDR images from it requires some initial manual intervention, it's a simple affair, and the effort...