Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Optoma UHD35

Tested using Methodology v0.9

Updated Sep 30, 2025 02:36 PM

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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 Lamp

Our Verdict

Epson Home Cinema 3800

Optoma UHD35

The Epson Home Cinema 3800 is better than the Optoma UHD35. The Epson offers better image quality as it's much brighter, is significantly more accurate overall, and has better contrast. The Optoma has the edge for gaming, however, as it can do 1080p @ 240Hz with low input lag.

Variants

Home Cinema 3800 (White)

UHD35 (White)

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Threshold

0.10

Movies

8.3

7.1

Brightness

9.0

6.8

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.6

6.9

Native Contrast

7.9

7.4

Full Comparison

Movies

8.3

7.1

Gaming

6.9

Brightness

9.0

Contrast

7.9

Picture Quality

Brightness

9.0

6.8

Brightness Measurement Picture

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Optoma UHD35 Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output

2,165 lm

1,409 lm

Color Light Output

2,213 lm

610 lm

Brightness Uniformity

96%

81%

Screen Brightness

250 cd/m²

161 cd/m²

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Native Contrast

7.9

7.4

APL Native Contrast

Preview Graph

0.1% APL Native Contrast

1,461 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

1,440 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

1,399 : 1

700 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

1,165 : 1

546 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

962 : 1

421 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

817 : 1

345 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

617 : 1

246 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

379 : 1

145 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

1,511 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

19,338 : 1

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Color Gamut

7.2

7.0

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

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Rec. 709 xy

95.23%

94.13%

Rec. 709 uv

94.54%

94.44%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

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Rec. 2020 xy

53.96%

50.21%

Rec. 2020 uv

57.31%

53.30%

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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

8.6

6.9

Pre White Balance Picture

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE

1.81

3.61

Color dE

1.82

3.21

Gamma

2.16

2.08

Color Temperature

6,774 K

7,175 K

Picture Mode

Natural

Reference

Color Temp Setting

6500 K

D65

Gamma Setting

2.2

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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

9.5

5.9

Post White Balance Picture

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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Post Color Picture

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White Balance dE

0.29

1.33

Color dE

1.17

10.20

Gamma

2.18

Color Temperature

6,489 K

6,586 K

White Balance Calibration

11 point

2 point

Color Calibration

Yes

Picture Mode

Natural

User

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Design

Imaging

Style Picture

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Imaging Technology

LCD

DLP

Light Source

Lamp

Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

Spectral Power Distribution

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.32

1.51

Maximum Throw Ratio

2.15

1.66

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Optics

Optical Zoom

Manual

Focus

Manual Focus

Keystone

Manual Keystone

Aspect Ratio

16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio

1.32

1.51

Maximum Throw Ratio

2.15

1.66

Horizontal Lens Shift

24%

Vertical Lens Shift

60%

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Portability

4.0

5.0

Dimension Picture

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Height

6.3" (16.0 cm)

4.6" (11.7 cm)

Width

15.9" (40.5 cm)

12.4" (31.5 cm)

Depth

13.0" (33.0 cm)

11.3" (28.7 cm)

Weight

15.1 lbs (6.8 kg)

7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)

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Noise

5.8

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

Noise @ Maximum Brightness

58.9dBA

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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports

Audio Out 3.5mm

Digital Optical Audio Out

Wi-Fi

Ethernet Speed

No Ethernet

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Supported Resolutions

7.3

Native Resolution

Pixel Shift 4k

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

4k @ 120Hz

1440p @ 60Hz

Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

60 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Input Lag

6.6

4k @ 60Hz

20.7

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

21.2

4k @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

26.9

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

27.0

1080p @ 120Hz

N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

26.9

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HDR Format Support

HDR10

Yes

HDR10+

Dolby Vision

HLG

Yes

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

ARC: DTS 5.1

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Optical: DTS 5.1

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3D

3D Support

Yes

Features

Inputs & Connectivity

Inputs Picture

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HDMI

ARC/eARC

Wi-Fi

USB Data Ports

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Smart Features & Sound

Smart OS

Cast Capable

Speaker(s)

Yes

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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