Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus Review: Rich Colors, Gemini Support
Key takeaways
- Google Gemini surprisingly useful.TIREDThe configuration process is outdated.
- At $3,800, the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus (LS970) short-throw projector has a higher price tag than the Epson Lifestudio Grand released last year.
- Minus a few quirks, it’s a strong home cinema projector, but Epson also makes a better option, the long-throw Pro Cinema LS9000, that costs only $200 more and is easier to configure.
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WIREDOutstanding brightness and contrast. Colors popped during movies and PC gaming. Google Gemini surprisingly useful.TIREDThe configuration process is outdated. Google Home did not recognize the projector on my network. Some issues with automatic keystoning.Ultrashort-throw (UST) projectors offer more flexibility than traditional (long-throw) models. No one can ever step in front of one and block the projection, since the unit doesn’t require distance and can sit up close to the screen rather than at the back of the room. This also lets all your streaming gear, a soundbar, and a game console connect close to the screen.
At $3,800, the Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus (LS970) short-throw projector has a higher price tag than the Epson Lifestudio Grand released last year. The Grand Plus specs are a big leap forward over that model as well: a 150-inch image instead of 120 inches, and 4,000 lumens of brightness instead of 3,600.