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Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Optoma GT2100HDR
Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Optoma GT2100HDR: throw ratio, brightness, resolution, input lag and price, side by side — and which to buy.
Quick verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 3800 and Optoma GT2100HDR are both standard-throw projectors in a similar price range. The Optoma GT2100HDR is brighter — 4,200 vs 3,000 lumens. The Optoma GT2100HDR can sit closer to the screen (throw ratio from 0.50 vs 1.32). The Epson Home Cinema 3800 costs less — about $1,699 vs $1,799. For gaming, the Optoma GT2100HDR has the lower input lag at 16 ms.
| Spec | Epson Home Cinema 3800 | Optoma GT2100HDR |
|---|---|---|
| Throw ratio | 1.32–2.15 | 0.5 |
| Brightness | 3,000 lumens | 4,200 lumens |
| Resolution | 4K PRO-UHD | 4K UHD |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Light source | lamp | lamp |
| Input lag | 28 ms | 16 ms |
| Price | ~$1,699 | ~$1,799 |
Throw distance: Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Optoma GT2100HDR
How far each projector must sit from the screen for the same image size.
| Screen | Epson Home Cinema 3800 | Optoma GT2100HDR |
|---|---|---|
| 80″ | 7.7–12.5 ft | 2.9 ft |
| 100″ | 9.6–15.6 ft | 3.6 ft |
| 120″ | 11.5–18.7 ft | 4.4 ft |
| 150″ | 14.4–23.4 ft | 5.4 ft |
Which should you buy?
- • Choose the Optoma GT2100HDR if a brighter picture in ambient light matters most.
- • Choose the Optoma GT2100HDR for gaming — lower input lag means more responsive play.
- • Choose the Epson Home Cinema 3800 if you want to spend less for similar core performance.
Frequently asked questions
The Optoma GT2100HDR is brighter, rated at 4,200 lumens versus 3,000 lumens.
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