Our pick · No. 6 of 15
Hisense PX3-PRO
3,000 ANSI lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.22:1 throw
$2,499.99$3,499.99Nov 13, 2026
Hisense PX3-PRO vs Epson Lifestudio Grand
Hisense PX3-PRO or Epson Lifestudio Grand? The PX3-PRO scores 0.8 higher; here is where each one earns its place.
The challenger · No. 13 of 15
Epson Lifestudio Grand
3,600 ISO lumens · 3LCD laser · 0.25:1 throw
$2,699.99Nov 13, 2026
8.3/10GoodShort answer: Hisense PX3-PRO wins this one, 9.1/10 against 8.3/10, mainly on color, contrast and HDR and placement. Epson Lifestudio Grand answers with brightness and gaming specs.
What really separates them?
$200 apart, and two different technologies. The Hisense is a DLP triple laser: 110% BT.2020, a stated 3,000:1 contrast, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced, a picture up to 150 inches. The Epson is a 3LCD laser: 3,600 lumens of color and white brightness, no color wheel and so no rainbow effect, HDR10 only, a 1080p panel with pixel shifting, and 120 inches at most. Epson's store terms are clearer: free shipping and free 30-day returns, where Hisense's product page states neither. If anyone at home is bothered by rainbow flashes on DLP, the Epson is the answer and the rest doesn't matter. If not, the Hisense gives you more picture for less.
Which one is for you?
Choose the Hisense PX3-PRO if
- You want to spend less: $2,499.99 against $2,699.99
- Movies come first: 3,000:1 native contrast, 110% BT.2020, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
- Your console is shallow: 19.2 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 21.8
- You want apps and sound built in: Google TV with Netflix, 50 W, Dolby Atmos
Choose the Epson Lifestudio Grand if
- Your room gets daylight: 3,600 ISO lumens against 3,000 ANSI lumens
- You play games: 20 ms of input lag claimed, with 120 Hz, ALLM, where the PX3-PRO's page gives no figure
- You want a stated return window: 30 days, where the PX3-PRO's page gives none
Hisense PX3-PRO vs Epson Lifestudio Grand: the numbers
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| Projector | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (brand) | 3,000 ANSI lumens | 3,600 ISO lumens |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | 3LCD laser |
| Throw ratio | 0.22:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Lens to wall, 100 in picture | 19.2 in | 21.8 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K with pixel shift (1080p panel) |
| Native contrast | 3,000:1 | Not stated |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | Not stated |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced | HDR10, HLG |
| Lowest input lag | No figure | 20 ms (brand) |
| Gaming features | 120 Hz, ALLM | 120 Hz, ALLM |
| Smart TV | Google TV with Netflix | Google TV with Netflix |
| Speakers | 50 W, Dolby Atmos | 20 W |
| Picture size | 80 to 150 in | 60 to 120 in |
| Focus | Not stated | Manual |
| Alignment | Manual keystone | Manual keystone |
| Fan noise | No dB figure | No dB figure |
| Size (W × D × H) | 21.7 × 11.7 × 4.8 in | 18.4 × 15.7 × 6.2 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 16.6 lb |
| Laser life (brand) | 25,000 hours | 20,000 hours |
| Warranty | 2-year | 2-year |
| Returns | Not stated | 30 days |
| Shipping | Not stated | Free ground shipping on the Epson Store |
| Screen bundle | No screen bundle on the page | No screen bundle on the page |
| Sold by | Hisense | Epson |
| Where to buy | Check price at Hisense | Check price at Epson |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Prices checked November 13, 2026 on each brand's own US store.
Which one has the better picture?
Hisense PX3-PRO: rGB triple laser, 3,000 ANSI lumens, 3,000:1 native contrast, 110% BT.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced. Epson Lifestudio Grand: 3LCD laser, 3,600 ISO lumens, no native contrast figure, no color gamut figure, HDR in HDR10, HLG.
The Lifestudio Grand is the brighter one on paper, by 600 lumens (the two brands use different measuring methods, so treat a small gap as a tie). These are each brand's own figures; brightness matters most in a lit room, native contrast in a dark one.
Which one is better for gaming?
Hisense PX3-PRO: no millisecond figure on Hisense's page ("low-latency mode", 240 Hz high-refresh mode, Designed for Xbox); gaming features listed: 120 Hz, ALLM. Epson Lifestudio Grand: below 20 ms, per Epson; gaming features listed: 120 Hz, ALLM.
Only Epson publishes an input lag figure. For a player, a published number beats a slogan.
Which one is easier to place and live with?
With a 0.22:1 throw ratio, the PX3-PRO needs about 19.2 inches between lens and screen for a 100-inch picture; the Lifestudio Grand (0.25:1) needs 21.8. Picture size: 80 to 150 in for the PX3-PRO, 60 to 120 in for the Lifestudio Grand. The PX3-PRO measures 21.7 × 11.7 × 4.8 in and weighs 19.8 lb; the Lifestudio Grand, 18.4 × 15.7 × 6.2 in and 16.6 lb.
Built in: Hisense PX3-PRO has Google TV with Netflix and 50 W, Dolby Atmos of sound; Epson Lifestudio Grand has Google TV with Netflix and 20 W of sound. Our throw distance calculator gives the distance for your own screen size.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026, each on its brand's own US store: Hisense PX3-PRO $2,499.99 ($3,499.99 regular), Epson Lifestudio Grand $2,699.99. That is $200 between them.
Warranty: Hisense PX3-PRO, 2-year limited warranty, per Hisense; Epson Lifestudio Grand, 2-year limited warranty, per Epson. Returns: Hisense PX3-PRO, return window not stated on the product page; Epson Lifestudio Grand, free 30-day returns on the Epson Store. A projector is a big box to send back: read the return terms before the specs.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: Hisense PX3-PRO review and Epson Lifestudio Grand review. Both appear in our ranking of the best ultra short throw projectors, best ust projector for bright room, best laser tv, best ust projector for home theater, best ust projector for gaming.
Other head-to-heads: AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Hisense PX3-PRO, Hisense PX3-PRO vs Hisense PT1, Hisense L9Q vs Hisense PX3-PRO.
Still deciding what kind of projector you need? Read our guide: UST projector vs TV.
By Owen Whitaker, editor, home theater projectors · updated November 13, 2026
Hisense PX3-PRO or Epson Lifestudio Grand: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the Hisense PX3-PRO better than the Epson Lifestudio Grand?
In our formula, yes: 9.1/10 against 8.3/10, with the edge on color, contrast and HDR, placement and smart TV and sound. The Epson Lifestudio Grand is ahead on brightness and gaming specs, which may matter more in your room.
Which is brighter, the PX3-PRO or the Lifestudio Grand?
The Epson Lifestudio Grand: 3,600 ISO lumens against 3,000 ANSI lumens, per each brand.
Which is cheaper, the PX3-PRO or the Lifestudio Grand?
The Hisense PX3-PRO: $2,499.99 against $2,699.99 on November 13, 2026.
Which sits closer to the wall?
The Hisense PX3-PRO: its 0.22:1 throw ratio needs about 19.2 inches from lens to screen for 100 inches, against 21.8 for the Lifestudio Grand.