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Epson EpiqVision LS800 — Laser UST
Epson

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Laser UST

88
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
Epson EpiqVision LS800 wins by 6
Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 — Portable
Samsung

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Portable

82
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Epson EpiqVision LS800 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson EpiqVision LS800 lands at 88 and Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 at 82. That puts Epson EpiqVision LS800 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson EpiqVision LS800 if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models

Pick Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 if…

  • ✓Large-screen experience
  • ✓Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • ✓4K HDR on modern models
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Brightness

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the brightness sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 leads on brightness (88 vs 82).

Color

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the color sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 leads on color (86 vs 80).

Features

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the features sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 leads on features (86 vs 80).

Value for money

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 more score per dollar ($799 vs $3,499).

Epson EpiqVision LS800 88
vs
82 Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Score breakdown

Epson EpiqVision LS800
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86
Samsung Freestyle Gen 2
82
brightness 82
color 80
motion 82
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Epson EpiqVision LS800 versus Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Epson EpiqVision LS800 Samsung Freestyle Gen 2
Type
Laser UST
Portable

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Pros
  • +Large-screen experience
  • +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
  • −Room conditions matter enormously
  • −Fan noise under brightness
  • −Smart platform varies

Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Pros
  • +Large-screen experience
  • +Laser light sources live 20k+ hours
  • +4K HDR on modern models
Cons
  • −Room conditions matter enormously
  • −Fan noise under brightness
  • −Smart platform varies

FAQ: Epson EpiqVision LS800 vs Samsung Freestyle Gen 2

Which is better, Epson EpiqVision LS800 or Samsung Freestyle Gen 2? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson EpiqVision LS800 worth the price? +

At $3,499, Epson EpiqVision LS800 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in brightness.

Is Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 worth the price? +

At $799, Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in brightness.

Does Epson EpiqVision LS800 or Samsung Freestyle Gen 2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for brightness, Epson EpiqVision LS800 or Samsung Freestyle Gen 2? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 — leads on brightness (88 vs 82). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, Epson EpiqVision LS800 or Samsung Freestyle Gen 2? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 — leads on color (86 vs 80). Compared on the color sub-score.