Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Hisense C2 Ultra
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Choosing between the Epson Home Cinema 3800 and Hisense C2 Ultra? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Epson Home Cinema 3800 scores higher in value, gaming performance. The Hisense C2 Ultra leads in video quality, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
Different projection technologies (3LCD vs DLP). In a dedicated dark room, contrast ratio and color accuracy may matter more than raw brightness.
These two Projector options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
For most home theaters, the Hisense C2 Ultra is the stronger choice — it leads in 3 of 6 scored dimensions. The Epson Home Cinema 3800 makes more sense if you prioritize the 2 dimensions where it leads.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Epson Home Cinema 3800
Hisense C2 Ultra
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Native Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Throw Ratio Min | 1.32 | 0.9 |
| Throw Ratio Max | 2.15 | 1.5 |
| Lens Shift V | 60% | — |
| Lens Shift H | 24% | — |
| ANSI Lumens | 3000 | 3000 |
| CLO Lumens | 3000 | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 2000000:1 |
| HDR Support | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Input Lag | 20.6ms | 50ms |
| Lamp Life | 3500hrs | 25000hrs |
| Light Source | lamp | rgb_laser |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | No | No |
| Chip Size | 0.61" | 0.47" |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | 1.62 | 1.67 |
| Zoom Type | Manual | Manual |
| Focus Type | Manual | Motorized |
| Noise (Normal) | 35dB | 36dB |
| Noise (Eco) | 24dB | — |
| Power Draw | 406W | 180W |
| HDMI Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Power | 20W | 20W |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Streaming Apps | No | Yes |
| Lens Memory | No | No |
| 12V Trigger | Yes | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Frame Interpolation | No | No |
| Native Aspect | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Contrast Ratio: Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 100000:1 vs Hisense C2 Ultra at 2000000:1
- Lamp Life: Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 3500hrs vs Hisense C2 Ultra at 25000hrs
- Technology: Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 3LCD vs Hisense C2 Ultra at DLP
- Input Lag: Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 20.6ms vs Hisense C2 Ultra at 50ms. Sub-20ms is excellent for gaming. Above 40ms feels sluggish. Only matters for interactive content — film and TV don't benefit from low input lag.
- Power Draw: Epson Home Cinema 3800 at 406W vs Hisense C2 Ultra at 180W
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Epson Home Cinema 3800 if you want:
- + better input lag — sub-20ms is excellent for gaming
- + better noise (normal)
Choose Hisense C2 Ultra if you want:
- + better throw ratio min
- + better contrast ratio
- + better lamp life
- + better power draw
Specifications sourced from manufacturer datasheets and verified against retailer listings. Prices updated hourly from authorized retailers. Scoring uses our open methodology — products are never ranked, promoted, or suppressed based on affiliate commission rates.
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