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Epson Home Cinema LS300 vs Formovie C3
Epson Home Cinema LS300 vs Formovie C3: throw ratio, brightness, resolution, input lag and price, side by side — and which to buy.
Quick verdict
The Epson Home Cinema LS300 and Formovie C3 are both ultra-short-throw projectors in a similar price range. The Epson Home Cinema LS300 is brighter — 3,600 vs 2,250 lumens. The Formovie C3 can sit closer to the screen (throw ratio from 0.23 vs 0.27). The Formovie C3 costs less — about $1,899 vs $1,999.
| Spec | Epson Home Cinema LS300 | Formovie C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Throw ratio | 0.27 | 0.23 |
| Brightness | 3,600 lumens | 2,250 lumens |
| Resolution | 4K PRO-UHD | 4K UHD |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Light source | laser | laser |
| Input lag | — | — |
| Price | ~$1,999 | ~$1,899 |
Throw distance: Epson Home Cinema LS300 vs Formovie C3
How far each projector must sit from the screen for the same image size.
| Screen | Epson Home Cinema LS300 | Formovie C3 |
|---|---|---|
| 80″ | 1.6 ft | 1.3 ft |
| 100″ | 2.0 ft | 1.7 ft |
| 120″ | 2.4 ft | 2.0 ft |
| 150″ | 2.9 ft | 2.5 ft |
Which should you buy?
- • Choose the Epson Home Cinema LS300 if a brighter picture in ambient light matters most.
- • Choose the Formovie C3 if you want to spend less for similar core performance.
Frequently asked questions
The Epson Home Cinema LS300 is brighter, rated at 3,600 lumens versus 2,250 lumens.
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