10/1/23, 8:16 AM
State of the art
VERDICT:
THE OVERALL
WINNER IS…
EPSON EH-LS11000W
£3,149, epson.co.uk
WE’RE IMPRESSED Bright,
detailed and accurate images;
supports HDR10+ and
4K/120Hz; excellent HDR
tone-mapping; long-life laser
light source; marvellous value
for money.
WE’D IMPROVE Black levels
could be better; no 3D support.
THE LAST WORD The Epson
EH-LS11000W is a fantastic 4K
JVC LX-NZ30
£3,799, uk.jvc.com
2nd

LIGHT SOURCE
There are three types of light
source: lamp, LED or laser.
Lamps can be bright, but also
generate a lot of heat and only
have 2,000-3,000 hours of
optimal life. An LED is cooler
and lasts longer, but struggles
with brightness. Laser is the
best of all worlds, it’s bright,
runs cooler, and is long lasting.
4K
These days you need a projector kind of HDR experience seen on isn’t thrilled at the prospect of
that supports 4K if you want to a TV, if the tone mapping is
enjoy all the benefits of
56 T3 OCTOBER 2023
https://www.yumpu.com/news/en/issue/165222-t3-issue-102023/read?page=57
T3 - issue 10/2023
1st
projector that’s hard to fault,
thanks to its winning
combination of price, features
and performance. Film fans will
get a lot out of the detailed
and accurate images and
HDR10+ support, while gamers
can enjoy super-smooth
4K/120Hz frame rates.
OPTOMA UHZ65LV
£3,499, optoma.co.uk
WE’RE IMPRESSED Detailed,
sharp 4K images; long-life laser
3rd WE’RE IMPRESSED Highly
detailed 4K images; incredib
light source; excellent HDR bright laser light source; goo
tone-mapping; low latency. HDR performance.
WE’D IMPROVE Rainbows WE’D IMPROVE Rainbows m
could be an issue; no HDMI 2.1 be an issue; no HDMI 2.1 por
inputs; no 3D support. THE LAST WORD A stellar
THE LAST WORD A very bright performer, delivering super-
laser-powered DLP projector bright images and buttery
delivering low latency and smooth motion. It’s not perfe
impressive HDR. but it ticks a lot of boxes.
LOOK FOR THESE KEY FEATURES 
streaming services like Netflix, bright highlights, detailed have supported gaming at
Prime and Disney+, and for shadows and vibrant colours. 1080p/120Hz for a while, b
those who still collect physical Most projectors support it’s only recently that brands
media there’s also Ultra HD HDR10 and HLG (hybrid have included the HDMI 2.1
Blu-ray. While none of these log-gamma), and although inputs necessary to handle t
projectors are technically native hardly any currently include increased bandwidth of
4K, they all use clever tech to Dolby Vision, there are some 4K/120Hz gaming.
produce images indistinguishable that handle HDR10+.
from the real thing. 3D
HFR The popularity of 3D may be
HDR The latest gaming consoles offer waning, and TV manufactur
While a projector doesn’t have the ability to play games in dropped it years ago, but ma
the brightness to deliver the higher frame rates, and who projector brands still suppo
the format because it’s more
buttery smooth motion on an immersive and enjoyable wh
effective it can still benefit from immersive screen? Projectors viewed on a massive screen
1/2
10/1/23, 8:16 AM
State of the art
VERDICT:
THE OVERALL
WINNER IS…
EPSON EH-LS11000W
£3,149, epson.co.uk
WE’RE IMPRESSED Bright,
detailed and accurate images;
supports HDR10+ and
4K/120Hz; excellent HDR
tone-mapping; long-life laser
light source; marvellous value
for money.
WE’D IMPROVE Black levels
could be better; no 3D support.
THE LAST WORD The Epson
EH-LS11000W is a fantastic 4K
JVC LX-NZ30
£3,799, uk.jvc.com
2nd

LIGHT SOURCE
There are three types of light
source: lamp, LED or laser.
Lamps can be bright, but also
generate a lot of heat and only
have 2,000-3,000 hours of
optimal life. An LED is cooler
and lasts longer, but struggles
with brightness. Laser is the
best of all worlds, it’s bright,
runs cooler, and is long lasting.
4K
These days you need a projector kind of HDR experience seen on isn’t thrilled at the prospect of
that supports 4K if you want to a TV, if the tone mapping is
enjoy all the benefits of
56 T3 OCTOBER 2023
https://www.yumpu.com/news/en/issue/165222-t3-issue-102023/read?page=57
T3 - issue 10/2023
1st
projector that’s hard to fault,
thanks to its winning
combination of price, features
and performance. Film fans will
get a lot out of the detailed
and accurate images and
HDR10+ support, while gamers
can enjoy super-smooth
4K/120Hz frame rates.
OPTOMA UHZ65LV
£3,499, optoma.co.uk
WE’RE IMPRESSED Detailed,
sharp 4K images; long-life laser
3rd WE’RE IMPRESSED Highly
detailed 4K images; incredib
light source; excellent HDR bright laser light source; goo
tone-mapping; low latency. HDR performance.
WE’D IMPROVE Rainbows WE’D IMPROVE Rainbows m
could be an issue; no HDMI 2.1 be an issue; no HDMI 2.1 por
inputs; no 3D support. THE LAST WORD A stellar
THE LAST WORD A very bright performer, delivering super-
laser-powered DLP projector bright images and buttery
delivering low latency and smooth motion. It’s not perfe
impressive HDR. but it ticks a lot of boxes.
LOOK FOR THESE KEY FEATURES 
streaming services like Netflix, bright highlights, detailed have supported gaming at
Prime and Disney+, and for shadows and vibrant colours. 1080p/120Hz for a while, b
those who still collect physical Most projectors support it’s only recently that brands
media there’s also Ultra HD HDR10 and HLG (hybrid have included the HDMI 2.1
Blu-ray. While none of these log-gamma), and although inputs necessary to handle t
projectors are technically native hardly any currently include increased bandwidth of
4K, they all use clever tech to Dolby Vision, there are some 4K/120Hz gaming.
produce images indistinguishable that handle HDR10+.
from the real thing. 3D
HFR The popularity of 3D may be
HDR The latest gaming consoles offer waning, and TV manufactur
While a projector doesn’t have the ability to play games in dropped it years ago, but ma
the brightness to deliver the higher frame rates, and who projector brands still suppo
the format because it’s more
buttery smooth motion on an immersive and enjoyable wh
effective it can still benefit from immersive screen? Projectors viewed on a massive screen
2/2