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Epson Home Cinema 3800 — 3LCD
Epson

Epson Home Cinema 3800

3LCD

84
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
Epson EpiqVision LS800 wins by 4
Epson EpiqVision LS800 — Laser UST
Epson

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Laser UST

88
/ 100
From $3,499
Specdex verdict

Epson EpiqVision LS800 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Epson Home Cinema 3800 lands at 84 and Epson EpiqVision LS800 at 88. That puts Epson EpiqVision LS800 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Epson Home Cinema 3800 if…

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

Pick Epson EpiqVision LS800 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 84).

Color

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the color sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 leads on color (86 vs 82).

Features

Epson EpiqVision LS800

Compared on the features sub-score

Epson EpiqVision LS800 leads on features (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Epson Home Cinema 3800

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Epson Home Cinema 3800 more score per dollar ($1,999 vs $3,499).

Epson Home Cinema 3800 84
vs
88 Epson EpiqVision LS800

Score breakdown

Epson Home Cinema 3800
84
brightness 84
color 82
motion 82
features 82
Epson EpiqVision LS800
88
brightness 88
color 86
motion 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Epson Home Cinema 3800 versus Epson EpiqVision LS800 — full spec comparison
Spec Epson Home Cinema 3800 Epson EpiqVision LS800
Type
3LCD
Laser UST

Epson Home Cinema 3800

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

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

FAQ: Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Epson EpiqVision LS800

Which is better, Epson Home Cinema 3800 or Epson EpiqVision LS800? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Epson Home Cinema 3800 worth the price? +

At $1,999, Epson Home Cinema 3800 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in brightness.

Is Epson EpiqVision LS800 worth the price? +

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

Does Epson Home Cinema 3800 or Epson EpiqVision LS800 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 Home Cinema 3800 or Epson EpiqVision LS800? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 — leads on brightness (88 vs 84). Compared on the brightness sub-score.

Which is better for color, Epson Home Cinema 3800 or Epson EpiqVision LS800? +

Epson EpiqVision LS800 — leads on color (86 vs 82). Compared on the color sub-score.