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Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs JMGO N1S Ultra

Epson Home Cinema 3800 is brighter and broader on HDR. JMGO N1S Ultra is $500 cheaper and lighter.

Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
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JMGO N1S Ultra$1,149 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
3,000 lm ISO2,800 lm ISO
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.2:1
Lowest input lag
20 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Light source
LampRGB triple laser
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Up to 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,699.99$2,499
Best price
$1,649$1,149
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.8 m2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,000 lm ISO2,800 lm ISO
Colour light output
3,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
—Over 95%
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.61 in—
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zone—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
4K PRO-UHD—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Up to 100,000:11,600:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour gamut
—BT.2020 110% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Greyscale control points
—11
Picture mode memories
10—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
RF—
Light source
Light source
LampRGB triple laser
Emitter
—RGB triple laser
Light engine
—MALC
Lamp power
250 W—
Light-source life
3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco30,000 h
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.2:1
Image size
40–300 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived—
Focal length
18.2–29.2 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.77—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
NoYes
Autofocus runs
—When moved
Vertical lens shift
±60%None
Horizontal lens shift
±24%None
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
NoYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Auto setup
—Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
—No
Lens elements
12—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
No—
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 60 Hz—
Input lag
Over 4K UHD: 60 Hz 20 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)HDMI 2.1 (eARC) · HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V trigger—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
3.05.2
Ethernet
—No
Smart platform
NoneGoogle TV
RAM
—2 GB
Storage
—32 GB
Netflix
—Built in
Casting
—Chromecast built-in
Audio
Speaker power
20 W20 W
Speakers
22
Layout
StereoStereo
Tuned by
—Dynaudio
Audio formats
—DTS
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Bluetooth3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
410 × 330 × 157 mm236 × 241 × 203 mm
Weight
6,900 g4,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearCeiling, Rear
Built-in stand
—Stand, 135° tilt, 360° pan
Ceiling mount
M4, 9 mm screws—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Max 406 W · Normal 376 W · Eco 309 WMax 180 W
Standby
0.5 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Up to 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Eye-protection sensor
—Yes
Marks
FCC, ULCE, FCC
Warranty
2 yr (light source 3 mo)🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 2 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57551.pdfhttps://global.jmgo.com/cdn/shop/files/JMGO_N1S_Ultra_User_Manual.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens capPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BacklitBluetooth
Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
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JMGO N1S Ultra$1,149 · Amazon
Buy