The new short-throw projector from Epson has a screen that refuses room lighting

It comes in two sizes, with a 100-inch model that will cost $ 5,000 and a 120-inch model that will cost $ 6,000, placing them in the same area as the LG Cinebeam Laser 4K projector. However, the Epson has a big advantage over the LG: this anti-reflective screen specially designed for short-throw projectors.

Epson describes the screen as "ambient anti-light," that is, it reflects light from inside the room to produce brighter colors and deeper blacks even in environments clearer. This alleviates one of the main disadvantages of projectors over traditional televisions.

However, it should be noted that the definition of 4K given by Epson is a bit unusual. Although the projector generates full 4K images, the panels inside the projector only support HD. By running a faster refresh rate and moving the projected pixels to a half-pixel width, it generates an image that is twice the resolution of HD, that is, 4K . There should be no difference that most people notice between this and the real 4K, and Epson says the projector is fully compatible with 4K content.

The LS500 will be available in the first quarter of 2020 and will be available in black or white.