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Epson Home Cinema 3800
Hisense C1
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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
LCD
Light Source
Lamp
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
Laser
Our Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 3800
Hisense C1
The Epson Home Cinema 3800 is better than the Hisense C1. The Epson has a more traditional design, while the Hisense is aimed at those who want an all-in-one projector; that is, it's more compact and has a smart OS for built-in streaming. The Epson gets much brighter, making it better suited to rooms with ambient lighting, and its optical zoom gives you more flexibility with placement. However, in a dedicated room where you can control its placement, the Hisense has much to offer, including a sharp, vibrant image and Dolby Vision support.
Variants
- Home Cinema 3800 (White)
- C1 (Prussian Blue)
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Main Differences for
Movies
Movies
Threshold
Movies
8.2
7.6
Brightness
8.7
7.2
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.6
6.5
Color Gamut
7.2
8.1
Full Comparison
Picture Quality
Brightness
8.7
7.2
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
2,287 lm
1,083 lm
Color Light Output
2,334 lm
999 lm
Brightness Uniformity
94%
93%
Screen Brightness
258 cd/m²
125 cd/m²
Contrast
8.0
8.2
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
1,235 : 1
1,128 : 1
5% APL Native Contrast
745 : 1
771 : 1
10% APL Native Contrast
507 : 1
558 : 1
15% APL Native Contrast
389 : 1
432 : 1
25% APL Native Contrast
265 : 1
295 : 1
50% APL Native Contrast
147 : 1
159 : 1
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
8.6
6.5
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.81
5.01
Color dE
1.82
2.99
Gamma
2.16
2.18
Color Temperature
6,774 K
6,200 K
Picture Mode
Natural
FILMMAKER
Color Temp Setting
6500 K
Warm1
Gamma Setting
0
BT. 1886
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
9.5
8.7
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.29
1.47
Color dE
1.17
2.05
Gamma
2.18
2.18
Color Temperature
6,489 K
6,533 K
White Balance Calibration
11 point
20 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Yes
Picture Mode
Natural
FILMMAKER
Color Gamut
7.2
8.1
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
95.23%
130.96%
Rec. 709 uv
94.54%
139.51%
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
53.96%
96.31%
Rec. 2020 uv
57.31%
98.99%
Design
Imaging
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
LCD
DLP
Light Source
Lamp
Laser
Spectral Power Distribution
Optics
Optical Zoom
Manual
Motorized
Focus
Manual Focus
Auto Focus
Keystone
Manual Keystone
Auto Keystone
Aspect Ratio
16 : 9
16 : 9
Minimum Throw Ratio
1.32
1.20
Maximum Throw Ratio
2.15
1.20
Horizontal Lens Shift
24%
N/A
Vertical Lens Shift
60%
N/A
Portability
4.0
5.5
Dimension Picture
Height
6.3" (16.0 cm)
7.1" (18.1 cm)
Width
15.9" (40.5 cm)
9.6" (24.5 cm)
Depth
13.0" (33.0 cm)
8.5" (21.5 cm)
Weight
15.1 lbs (6.8 kg)
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
Noise
5.8
8.0
Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video
Noise @ Maximum Brightness
58.9dBA
46.7dBA
Inputs
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1
USB Data Ports
1
2
Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Digital Optical Audio Out
0
1
Wi-Fi
No
Yes
Ethernet Speed
No Ethernet
100Mbps
Supported Resolutions
7.3
7.3
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Pixel Shift 4k
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Scaled (Forced)
Scaled
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p Maximum Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Input Lag
6.6
4.3
4k @ 60Hz
20.7
38.8
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
21.2
159.0
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ 60Hz
26.9
43.5
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
27.0
160.8
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p @ Max Refresh Rate
26.9
43.5
HDR Format Support
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
No
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
Audio Passthrough
ARC/eARC
No
Yes (eARC)
eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
No
Yes
eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
No
Yes
eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
No
Yes
eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
No
Yes
eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
0
2.0
ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Yes
ARC: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
No
Yes
Optical: DTS 5.1
No
Yes
3D
3D Support
Yes
No
Features
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
No
Android (VIDAA)
Cast Capable
No
Yes
Speaker(s)
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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