Customers highly value the Home Cinema 3800 projector for its exceptional picture quality and brightness, with many finding it easy to set up. The HDR and 3D capabilities are also appreciated, along with the convenience of built-in speakers. However, some users have noted concerns about fan noise and focus issues, while others feel the projector is large and heavy, and that the black levels could be improved.
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Pros mentioned:
Brightness
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Focus
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Focus issue
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
There's a known issue with this projector that you can search online for more info but basically, this projector does not focus its entire image evenly. When u have the center focused perfectly, the outer edges become slightly blurred. If you get the left side focused perfectly, you'll notice the right side is slightly blurred and vice versa. It is extremely frustrating. You cannot get the entire image focused perfectly. You will ultimately have to settle for some of the image being somewhat out of focus. It doesn't matter how centered your projector is or which settings you adjust, you simply cant focus the entire picture. Don't just take my word for it, look it up yourself. You'll find plenty of people online who have had the same experience. Read their reviews. Its unfortunate because the brightness and color are hard to beat but a sharp picture is absolutely necessary in my opinion. I do not recommend this projector. sorry
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Epson Divice
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Amaizing product, easy to install and the definition its excellent
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
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Black levels, Fan noise
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nothing intelligent about this projector
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
While picture quality is very good, it is not great, as black is not completely black, but more of a gray color. Also, this projector is as dumb as it gets - no witeless lan to playback video from a local network drive or computer (not possible even with plug in wifi adapter). Impossible to playback anything from USB memory drive (you can only use USB drive for firmware updates, or project still JPEG images - why name it home CINEMA projector? Cinema has moving talkies). No built in tuner. No built in Android TV. Nothing when it comes to any kindof intelligence! Time to return and get a Benq
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Epson
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Hello, we're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with the Home Cinema 3800 projector. Epson considers all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products. Epson also offers helpful information, including FAQs and self-help tools, on the product support web page at https://epson.com/Support/Projectors/Cinema-Series/Epson-Home-Cinema-3800/s/SPT_V11H959020#questions. Your Home Cinema projector includes a 2-year Limited Warranty and free lifetime technical support. If you need any assistance, our Epson Support Team would be happy to help you and can be reached at (562) 276-4382; Hours: Monday - Friday, 7 am - 4 pm PT; Sincerely, Sam - The Epson Team.
Pros mentioned:
Brightness, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Buy! Buy! Buy!
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This projector exceeded my very high expectations! The image quality is top notch. It’s large and bright. It is definitely HD. It was purchased for outdoor use, and we are projecting onto a large white wall without the use of a projector screen.
I did a lot of research and was really hoping for the best, but I’m thrilled & in awe.
Also, pro tip: we are using a Sonos Move for audio. The way that we do this is by connecting the projector to an Apple TV and connecting the Apple TV to the Move. Voila!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Great product, easy installation, simple setup and super great picture
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Epson - Home Cinema 3800
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Fabulous projector! Worth every penny, awesome picture, 3D is great. Distance is 11 1/2 feet from screen and works perfectly. Very happy with this purchase! If placing this unit more than 25' from your source make sure you by an optical "one direction" HDMI cable. Under 25' can use most any HDMI cable. After purchasing 2 HDMI 40' cables I contacted Epson and got this information. Fortunately I was able to return the cables I purchased.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness, Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good projector
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great picture. just bright enough to watch in a room with windows and sharp enough to enjoy high quality theater experience. pretty quiet, was easy to mount and set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful picture and easy to use
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Initial impression is that it looks like an expensive projector out of the box! The picture quality is great, it's bright, works well in my bright living room with the lights on. I combined it with an Apple TV and they play together very well to the point that I can turn on and off the projector with the Apple TV remote. I bought this after returning a BenQ TK850i
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
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Black levels
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Not bad not bad
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Extremely well made projector. Great high deg image...Just slightly less deep blacks than the 5050ube but easy to use and adjust
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent quality. Brightness is good even in high light environments. Projected on a grey 150 inch silver ticket screen. The in house speaker is actually decent but obviously not for home theater purposes. Overall happy with the purchase and definitely would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Picture!
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Excellent picture and quiet! Mounted from ceiling and had no problem focusing projector onto the screen.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great 4k projector
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great projector. Quiet and has a great picture especially for the price. Fairly easy to set up. One minor issue is that I couldn't get it to project at an angle from my ceiling, so the whole projector has to be angled down to get the picture to fit right. Mild issues with the screen adjustment, but works great so far!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent for the Price
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Replaced my 8 year old Sony projector that worked fine, but was seriously outdated. The Epson is a decent projector for the price point, but don't expect super crisp images like OLED or a good LED. Took quite some time to get the image to my liking. I would HIGHLY recommend not feeding this a 4K HDR signal. I'm using an Apple TV and with a 4K signal, I just wasn't happy with the image. When feeding a 4K signal, you are bypassing the on-board image processing. So switching to 1080p HDR significantly improved the image all around.
I wish there were options on the remote to save picture settings. I find myself adjusting the HDR quite often depending on the movie. Additionally, if you are sitting near/under the projector, the fan is quite loud.
All this being said, for $1499, it's a pretty good option if you have a dark space.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Glad I made the upgrade!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had previously owned, and LOVED, my Epson 2150 projector that was 1080p and felt that I would get a 4K HDR projector this time around after 4 years with the Epson 2150 (JUST got a new bulb for it this year too! Lasted a long time!). I was VERY impressed with this Epson 3800 when I first set it up. Colors were bright and contrast was GREAT, typical of Epson in my experience, and much to my surprise it got even BETTER after calibrating the projector using settings I found in a review online! I highly recommend this 4K projector for anyone considering. It's a REALLY GREAT VALUE and replacing a bulb every 4 years for $70 is worth it! I also have 3D glasses from my Epson 2150 and they work even better with the Epson 3800 and 3D movies. Also, I did watch lots of 4K HDR content and I have to say that, unless it is HDR, 4K is not much better than 1080p. However, when you do get to witness 4K HDR it is AMAZING. It's just too bad there are so few 4K TV Channels in 2021. Netflix is doing a pretty good job of making up for it though and Xfinity's 4K live Soccer, Football, etc coverage is pretty nice even though it's limited to only certain games and not every game. Overall, this purchase would not be a disappointment for anyone who is in the price range.
I forgot to add that this projector has low input lag and I have been gaming online competitively with it and it has worked VERY well. Even to the point of winning tournaments so gamers need not worry so much. Great projector!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
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Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Epson 4K Projector
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
looks great with 4k hd uhd. Hooked up to my xbox & sony receiver. My xbox 1st told me my resolution was not HD and 4k 10bit. I checked all my setting & receiver but nothing. it was my old 2014 hdmi cables. I purchased the audio quest SKY hmdi's & it automatically changed all my settings t 4k UHD 10 bit etc. i replaced my epson Home Cinema 3600-this one is a tad smaller & MUCH better, ready for new xbox & true 4K.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
What an upgrade
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had a 1080p Epson previously and wow is this a change. Bright and vibrant color even in daylight,l. Best 4k projector for its price hands down.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Epson Home Cinema 3800
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Epson LCD projectors come with great color out of the box and are easy to set up and use. I bought this as a 4K upgrade to the 3100 Home Cinema and am very happy with its performance. It is smaller and lighter than most projectors in its class, weighing in at only 15.2 lbs. The 4010 Home Cinema weighs over 24 lbs. With minor calibration, watching films with this projector is a true cinematic experience.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great choice
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Very sharp, extremely bright and quiet. What more could you ask for?
Vertical and horizontal lens shift makes installation easier.
Very happy with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Picture
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect picture. I view this on a 300" wall painted with embedded glass in the paint and the picture is amazing quality.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Brightness, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great projector
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best projector for the price. Native 4k projectors are still too expensive, but I don’t think I’ll be upgrading any time soon, as the picture quality on this projector is better than expected. Works well with some light, I have it setup in my basement that I use as multi-purpose area, not a dedicated HT room.