Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs 8350 vs 2350: What’s the Difference for Home Cinema and Gaming Projector Performance?

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Introduce​

Parameter	Epson Home Cinema 3800​	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350​	EPSON Home Cinema 2350​
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Price​	$1679.99​	$1499.99​	$1253.03​
Recommended Uses​	Home Cinema, Gaming​	home entertainment, watching movies, sports, and playing video games​	Gaming​
Highlight​	HDMI Support: Full 18 Gbps HDMI 2.0, compatible with all color formats, depths, and spaces; supports 4K HDR at 60 Hz Lens Type: Epson Precision Lens with multi-element glass for clarity and edge-to-edge focus; features vertical and horizontal lens shift Brightness: 3,000 Lumens for color and white brightness; contrast ratio up to 100,000:1 Video Processing: Real-time 12-bit analog-to-digital processing for smooth tonal transitions; reduces banding and blocking Audio: Built-in stereo speakers with dual 10 W system; apt Bluetooth for wireless connectivity to external sound systems​	Contrast Ratio: up to 50,000:1 Light Output: 2000 lumens color and white Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p) Aspect Ratio: Native 16:9, Compatible with 4:3 and 16:9 Technology: C2Fine technology, 3LCD, 3-chip technology​	Flexible Sound Upgrade Options Input Lag Time Under 20 Ms New Compact Design​

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	Epson Home Cinema 3800​	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350​	EPSON Home Cinema 2350​
Screen Size​	N/A - 300 Inches​	-​	40 Inches - 500 Inches​
Throw Distance​	2.15 Meters - 1.32 Meters​	-​	3.9 Feet - 48.7 Feet​
Contrast Ratio​	-​	50000:1​	35,000:1​
Display Resolution​	3840 x 2160 pixels​	1920 x 1080p​	3840 x 2160 Pixels​
Native Resolution​	3840 x 2160​	1920 x 1080​	3840 x 2160​
Brightness​	3000 lumen​	2000 lumen​	2800 lumen​
Display Type​	LCD​	LCD​	LCD​
Picture Quality Enhancement​	4K PRO-UHD​	D7 chip and 3LCD, 3-chip technology​	Pixel shifting/Upscaling​

Features​

Parameter	Epson Home Cinema 3800​	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350​	EPSON Home Cinema 2350​
Video Encoding​	H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9​	-​	-​
Lamp Wattage​	10 Watts​	200 Watts​	10 Watts​
Light Source Life​	-​	4000 Hours​	-​
Controller Type​	Button Control​	Button Control​	Remote Control​
Control Method​	Remote, Touch​	Remote​	Remote, Voice​
Mount Type​	Tabletop Mount​	Tabletop Mount​	Tabletop Mount​
Noteworthy Features​	Built-In Speaker​	HDMI Connectivity​	Built-In Speaker​

Connectivity​

Parameter	Epson Home Cinema 3800​	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350​	EPSON Home Cinema 2350​
Connectivity Technology​	Bluetooth, HDMI​	DisplayPort^HDMI​	Wi-Fi, HDMI​
Hardware Connectivity​	HDMI​	HDMI​	USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio​
Compatible Devices​	Gaming Console​	Gaming Consoles​	Gaming Console, Laptop, Smartphone​

Measurements​

Parameter	Epson Home Cinema 3800​	Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350​	EPSON Home Cinema 2350​
Dimensions L x W x H​	16.1"L x 13"W x 6.5"H​	-​	13.1"L x 10.8"W x 4.8"H​
Item Weight​	15.2 Pounds​	16.1 Pounds​	9 Pounds​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
Epson Home Cinema 3800​	Pros • Bright, crisp 4K picture quality with excellent contrast • Very quiet operation, especially in ECO mode • Good auto iris functionality for deeper blacks • Portability allows for easy transport • Clear and engaging visuals for both video and gaming • Minimal issues with focus after initial setup • Overall quality upgrade from previous models Cons • Initial cosmetic defects (small pits and scratch on the lens) • Slightly softer image in one corner during initial use • Concerns about quality control during assembly and handling
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8350​	Pros • Performs flawlessly after several months of use • White color is less conspicuous when mounted at ceiling level • Nicely laid out and backlit remote Cons • Fixed aspect ratio of 16:9 when using HDMI connections, limiting compatibility with 4:3 content • HDMI input aspect ratio cannot be adjusted, impacting viewing experience for older DVDs • Lack of clear communication regarding aspect ratio limitations from the manufacturer • May not be suitable for users who watch older movies or TV shows in 4:3 ratio
EPSON Home Cinema 2350​	Pros • Outstanding brightness levels, even in well-lit environments • Excellent color accuracy with a delta E of <2.5 after calibration • Good gamma calibration options for accurate image quality • Effective HDR performance, suitable for casual viewing • Strong 4K enhancement capabilities for upscaling 1080p content • User-friendly advanced calibration settings available • Multiple keystone correction options and vertical lens shift for image adjustment • Built-in streaming device that can be removed to free up HDMI and USB ports • Good overall value compared to other 4K projectors Cons • Higher price point at $1299 • Brightness decreases significantly after calibration • Lack of a manual included with the product • No trigger output, requiring workaround for screen automation • Included remote is not backlit, making it less convenient in dark settings • HDR performance may not match that of higher-end projectors • Potential for complicated settings that may confuse some users