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Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs ViewSonic X100-4K

Epson Home Cinema 3800 is $168 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR. ViewSonic X100-4K is quieter.

Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
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ViewSonic X100-4KMSRP $1,817
Key differences
White light output
3,000 lm ISO—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.2–1.44:1
Lowest input lag
20 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Light source
LampLED
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 23 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,699.99$1,817
Best price
$1,649—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.8 m2.7–3.2 m
Picture
White light output
3,000 lm ISO—
Colour light output
3,000 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,900 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.61 in0.47 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 100,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisLight-source dimming
Colour gamut
—Rec. 709 125% area
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Tone mapping
Adjustable—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Picture mode memories
102
Picture certifications
—ISF
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
RFDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLED
Light engine
—RGBB LED
Lamp power
250 W—
Light-source life
3,500 h max · 4,000 h normal · 5,000 h ecoUp to 30,000 h
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.15:11.2–1.44:1
Image size
40–300 in40–200 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.2 mm12.62–15.13 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.771.8–1.83
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
±60%0–65%
Horizontal lens shift
±24%±25%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
No—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Lens elements
12—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
NoYes
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 60 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
Over 4K UHD: 60 Hz 20 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)4 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
—30–97 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
3.04.0
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
None—
Storage
—16 GB
Audio
Speaker power
20 W40 W
Speakers
22
Layout
StereoStereo
Tuned by
—Harman Kardon
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
410 × 330 × 157 mm416 × 463 × 161 mm
Weight
6,900 g7,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 9 mm screwsM6, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH0–90%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 406 W · Normal 376 W · Eco 309 W200 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)Normal 23 dB(A) · Eco 20 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
2 yr (light source 3 mo)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57551.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/X100-4K/X100-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi dongle
Remote
Backlit—
Epson Home Cinema 3800$1,649 · Amazon
Buy
ViewSonic X100-4KMSRP $1,817