Epson Projector: Old Setup, Big Picture

Epson's Lifestudio Grand Plus (LS970) ultrashort-throw projector enters the market at $3,800, offering significant upgrades over its predecessor. This model projects a 150-inch image, an increase from 120 inches, and boasts 4,000 lumens of brightness compared to the previous 3,600 lumens. Its key advantage is the ability to sit close to the screen, preventing light blockage and allowing all connected devices to be placed nearby.

Despite its impressive visual capabilities and support for Google Gemini, the LS970's setup process is a notable drawback. Users have reported a confusing and time-consuming manual image adjustment. The projector's physical design also presents challenges, being large and heavy, and prone to accidental power-offs due to its side button placement. Competitors like the Leica Cine Play 1 and Soundcore Nebula P1 offer more streamlined, automated keystone adjustments.