Epson
Epson Home Cinema 980
Elevate your home entertainment with the Epson Home Cinema 980 projector. Featuring advanced 3-LCD technology, it delivers stunning Full HD 1080p resolution with vibrant, true-to-life colors and exceptional detail. Experience up to three times brighter colors than single-chip DLP projectors, minimizing the rainbow effect. With a powerful 3,800 ANSI lumens brightness and a 16,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, enjoy rich visuals for movies and gaming. Easy setup is ensured with multiple HDMI inputs and USB connectivity, while the long-lasting UHE lamp provides thousands of hours of viewing pleasure.
$799.99
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Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
915
/ 1772
#915 in Video Projectors
Price vs Category Average
-79%
Below average
Native Resolution
192010801080
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Who it's for
- High Brightness for Versatility
- Excellent Color Accuracy (3LCD)
- Flexible Installation
Who should skip it
- Limited to 1080p Resolution
- Mediocre Black Levels
- Basic Integrated Audio
Key Specs
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Brightness Output
3,800 ANSI lumens
Dynamic Contrast Ratio
16,000:1
Lamp Life
Up to 6,000 hours (Normal Mode) / 12,000 hours (Eco Mode)
Connectivity
2 HDMI 1.4 inputs, 1 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-B
Optical Zoom Ratio
1.6x
Fan Noise Level
37dB (Normal Mode) / 28dB (ECO Mode)
Weight
6.83 lbs (3.098 kg)
Features
- Vibrant, true-to-life color with 3-LCD technology
- Sharp Full HD 1080p resolution
- Up to 3x brighter colors than DLP
- Automatic vertical keystone correction
- Flexible placement options
- Simple USB 'Plug 'n Play' setup
- Built-in speaker for convenience
- Wide 16:9 aspect ratio
What customers say
The Epson Home Cinema 980 earns high praise for delivering exceptional value and impressive brightness, making it a standout entry-level projector. Users consistently note its vivid, accurate colors thanks to 3LCD technology, which enhances movie and sports viewing significantly. Setup is straightforward, appealing to novices. While the picture quality is generally excellent for its class, the primary trade-off involves average black levels, which can appear somewhat washed out during dark scenes. The built-in speaker is weak and usually requires an external system. Despite these minor limitations, the consensus is that this projector offers a massive, bright, and highly satisfying viewing experience, strongly recommended for budget-conscious home theater enthusiasts.
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