Epson Home Cinema 980

MSRP$799

Epson Home Cinema 980 front three-quarter view from the left, white

Brand	Epson · Home Cinema
Type	Home cinema
Released	August 12, 2025
Resolution	1080p
Imaging technology	3LCD
Light source type	Lamp
ISO light output	4,000 lm
Throw ratio	1.21–1.45:1

A lamp-based 3LCD projector with a 1920x1080 panel, a 230 W lamp, and Epson ratings of 4,000 lumens for both white (ISO 21118) and colour (IDMS 15.4) brightness. It has two HDMI inputs, a single 2 W mono speaker, a manual zoom and focus lens, and automatic vertical keystone correction. It suits a room where ambient light is a concern and a basic home-cinema or presentation setup.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Dynamic contrast	16,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit

Optics

Throw ratio	1.21–1.45:1
Projection distance table	34″: 0.89–1.08 m · 60″: 1.6–1.92 m · 100″: 2.68–3.22 m · 150″: 4.04–4.85 m · 200″: 5.39–6.48 m · 337″: 9.11–10.93 m
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.2×
Focus	Manual
Focal length	16.9–20.28 mm
F-number	1.49–1.72
Image size range	34–337 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt

Light source

Light source type	Lamp
Lamp wattage	230 W
Light source life	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h
Warm-up time	30 s
Cool-down time	0 s
ISO light output	4,000 lm ISO 21118	ISO 21118
Colour light output (CLO)	4,000 lm (colour) IDMS 15.4	IDMS 15.4

Audio

Speaker power	2 W
Speaker count	1
Audio channels	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI1: HDMI; HDMI2: HDMI
Vertical scan frequency	23.98–60 Hz
USB media playback	Yes
Auto keystone	Yes

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	349 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 349 W · Eco: 241 W
Standby power	0.3 W
Networked standby power	2 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width	309 mm
Depth	282 mm
Height	90 mm
Weight	3.1 kg
Air filter	Replaceable

Support & ownership

Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr
Light-source warranty	90-day limited lamp warranty
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65868/EN/index.html
Safety & market certifications	FCC

In the box

Box contents

Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the Home Cinema 980 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.21–1.45:1 lens.
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