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Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Optoma UHZ50

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Epson Home Cinema 3800
MSRP $1,699.99
Optoma UHZ50Optoma UHZ50
MSRP $2,799
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Technology brand3LCDDLP
Number of imaging devices31
Chip / panel modelβ€”4K UHD HSSI DMD X1, S451
Chip / panel diagonal0.61 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shift4K PRO-UHDXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optical system descriptionβ€”Blue laser phosphor light engine with a yellow phosphor wheel and a colour wheel
Panel alignment / convergence controlZoneβ€”
Optics
Throw ratio1.32–2.15:11.21–1.59:1
Projection distance table40β€³: 1.16–1.89 m Β· 60β€³: 1.75–2.85 m Β· 80β€³: 2.35–3.81 m Β· 100β€³: 2.95–4.77 m Β· 120β€³: 3.54–5.74 m Β· 150β€³: 4.44–7.18 m Β· 200β€³: 5.93–9.58 m40β€³: 1.07–1.41 m Β· 60β€³: 1.61–2.11 m Β· 70β€³: 1.88–2.46 m Β· 80β€³: 2.14–2.82 m Β· 90β€³: 2.41–3.17 m Β· 100β€³: 2.68–3.52 m Β· 120β€³: 3.21–4.22 m Β· 150β€³: 4.02–5.28 m Β· 180β€³: 4.82–6.34 m Β· 200β€³: 5.36–7.04 m Β· 250β€³: 6.7–8.8 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.62Γ—1.3Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shiftΒ±60%0–10%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±24%β€”
Motorized lens shiftNoNo
Fixed offsetβ€”105%
Focal length18.2–29.2 mm12.81–16.74 mm
F-number1.49–1.771.94–2.23
Lens elements12β€”
Image size range40–300 in34.1–302 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Corner / warp correction4ptWarp
Light source
Light source typeLampLaser (phosphor)
Light source detailUHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lampLaser
Lamp wattage250 Wβ€”
Light source lifeHigh: 3,500 h Β· Medium: 4,000 h Β· Eco: 5,000 hRated: 30,000 h
Life definitionβ€”50% brightness
Constant brightness modeβ€”Yes
Cool-down timeβ€”10 s
Light-source dimmingManual stepsManual steps
Brightness
ISO light output3,000 lmβ€”
Colour light output (CLO)3,000 lm (colour)β€”
Claimed brightness (non-standard)β€”3,000
Claimed brightness unitβ€”Unspecified
Brightness by modeβ€”Cinema: 1,194 lm Β· Hdr sim: 1,684 lm Β· Game: 1,677 lm Β· Reference: 1,053 lm Β· Bright: 2,503 lm Β· User: 1,909 lmMeasured
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)β€”80%
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast100,000:12,500,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic irisLaser dimming
Colour
Gamma / EOTF presetsβ€”2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit10 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
ISF certifiedβ€”Yes
Picture mode memories10β€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping typeAdjustableAdjustable
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Interpolation at 4KNoβ€”
Max refresh rate3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 2560Γ—1440: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 20 ms1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.6 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.4 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 16.9 ms
Auto low-latency modeβ€”No
Audio
Speaker power20 W20 W
Speaker count22
Audio channelsStereoStereo
DTSβ€”Yes
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCNoYes
HDMI eARCNoYes
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal4096 Γ— 21604096 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count23
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, eARC (ENHANCED GAMING LOW LATENCY); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 3: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 (PUREMOTION)
Horizontal scan frequencyβ€”15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan frequencyβ€”24–120 Hz
USB media playbackβ€”Yes
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlβ€”Yes
Wired IR inputβ€”Yes
12 V triggerYesYes
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Alexa, Google Home
Wi-Fiβ€”Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version3.0β€”
Ethernetβ€”Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OSNoneAndroid (uncertified)
Netflixβ€”Native
Storageβ€”16 GB
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodRFDLP-Link
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packingFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusNoneβ€”
Auto keystoneNoYes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)High: 35 dB(A) Β· Eco: 24 dB(A)Typical: 27 dB(A) Β· Max: 29 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 m3,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)β€”230 W
Power consumption by modeHigh: 406 W Β· Medium: 376 W Β· Eco: 309 WBright 100 pct 110vac: 240 W Β· Bright 100 pct 220vac: 230 W Β· Eco 80 pct 110vac: 185 W Β· Eco 80 pct 220vac: 175 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Physical & installation
Width410 mm337 mm
Depth330 mm265 mm
Height157 mm119 mm
Weight6.9 kg4.8 kg
Colours / finishesβ€”White
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 9β€”
Air filterReplaceableβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupβ€”RG2
Laser product classβ€”Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014)
FDA varianceβ€”Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 as a Risk Group 2 LIP; see Laser Notice No. 57, dated May 8, 2019
Safety & market certificationsFCC, ULCE, FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yrβ€”
Light-source warranty90-day limited lamp warrantyβ€”
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57551.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/c60e8ce7-6032-45ec-a343-21f52fef801c.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Lens coverPower cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Wifi dongle
Remote typeBacklitBacklit
3D glasses in box0β€”