Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Epson Home Cinema 5050UB

The Epson Home Cinema 3800 is brighter (3,000 lumens vs 2,600 lumens), fills a bigger picture from closer (throw ratio 1.3 vs 1.4) and costs less ($1,800 vs $3,800).

Specs side by side

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Home Cinema 3800Home Cinema 5050UB
Brightness3000 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Resolution4K4K
Throw ratio1.32 – 2.151.35 – 2.84
HDMI inputs22
Size16×6×13 in21×8×18 in
Weight6.9 kg (15.2 lb)11.2 kg (24.7 lb)
MSRP$1,800 each (MSRP, September 2026)$3,800 each (MSRP, September 2026)

Every spec and pairing: Epson Home Cinema 3800, Epson Home Cinema 5050UB.

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References

  1. Epson Home Cinema 3800: Spec sheet, epson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Epson Home Cinema 5050UB: Spec sheet, projectorcentral.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Epson Home Cinema 5050UB: Manufacturer product page, epson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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