Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Epson Pro Cinema LS12000

The Epson Home Cinema 3800 is brighter (3,000 lumens vs 2,700 lumens), fills a bigger picture from closer (throw ratio 1.3 vs 1.4) and costs less ($1,800 vs $5,999).

Specs side by side

Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.

Home Cinema 3800Pro Cinema LS12000
Brightness3000 ANSI lumens2700 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)12.7 kg (28 lb)
MSRP$1,800 each (MSRP, September 2026)$5,999 each (MSRP, September 2026)

Every spec and pairing: Epson Home Cinema 3800, Epson Pro Cinema LS12000.

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References

  1. Epson Home Cinema 3800: Spec sheet, epson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. Epson Pro Cinema LS12000: Spec sheet, mediaserver.goepson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Epson Pro Cinema LS12000: Manufacturer product page, epson.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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