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Epson Home Cinema 880 vs Optoma HD146X
Epson Home Cinema 880 vs Optoma HD146X: throw ratio, brightness, resolution, input lag and price, side by side — and which to buy.
Quick verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 880 and Optoma HD146X are both standard-throw projectors in a similar price range. The Optoma HD146X is brighter — 3,600 vs 3,300 lumens. The Epson Home Cinema 880 can sit closer to the screen (throw ratio from 1.21 vs 1.47). The Optoma HD146X costs less — about $570 vs $599.
| Spec | Epson Home Cinema 880 | Optoma HD146X |
|---|---|---|
| Throw ratio | 1.21–1.63 | 1.47–1.62 |
| Brightness | 3,300 lumens | 3,600 lumens |
| Resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| HDR | No | No |
| Light source | lamp | lamp |
| Input lag | — | 16 ms |
| Price | ~$599 | ~$570 |
Throw distance: Epson Home Cinema 880 vs Optoma HD146X
How far each projector must sit from the screen for the same image size.
| Screen | Epson Home Cinema 880 | Optoma HD146X |
|---|---|---|
| 80″ | 7.0–9.5 ft | 8.5–9.4 ft |
| 100″ | 8.8–11.8 ft | 10.7–11.8 ft |
| 120″ | 10.5–14.2 ft | 12.8–14.1 ft |
| 150″ | 13.2–17.8 ft | 16.0–17.6 ft |
Which should you buy?
- • Choose the Optoma HD146X if a brighter picture in ambient light matters most.
- • Choose the Optoma HD146X if you want to spend less for similar core performance.
Frequently asked questions
The Optoma HD146X is brighter, rated at 3,600 lumens versus 3,300 lumens.
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