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Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs BenQ X500i
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Sep 13, 2024 12:44 PM
Tested using Methodology v0.9
Updated Mar 25, 2025 02:12 PM
Variants
- Home Cinema 3800 (White)
- X500i (White)
Our Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 3800
BenQ X500i
The Epson Home Cinema 3800 and BenQ X500i are very different projectors and appeal to different needs. The Epson is a barebones projector that offers the best possible image quality at its price point but without any streaming features or any advanced gaming capabilities. The BenQ, on the other hand, has a well-rounded set of features, looks great in dim or dark rooms, and has full streaming and wireless connectivity due to its included dongle. If you're looking for the best possible image quality and you don't care about extra features, go for the Epson, but if you have varied needs and are mostly planning on using the projector in a dim or dark room, then for most people the BenQ has a bit more to offer.
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Main Differences forMovies
Threshold
Movies
Brightness
Color Gamut
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
Full Comparison
Portability
Dimension Picture
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Projector Technology
Style Picture
Imaging Technology
Light Source
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
Minimum Throw Ratio
Maximum Throw Ratio
Brightness
Brightness Measurement Picture
White Light Output
Color Light Output
Brightness Uniformity
Screen Brightness
Contrast
APL Native Contrast
1% APL Native Contrast
5% APL Native Contrast
10% APL Native Contrast
15% APL Native Contrast
25% APL Native Contrast
50% APL Native Contrast
Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
Color dE
Gamma
Color Temperature
Picture Mode
Color Temp Setting
Gamma Setting
Post-Calibration Color Accuracy
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
Color dE
Gamma
Color Temperature
White Balance Calibration
Color Calibration
Picture Mode
Color Gamut
Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
Rec. 709 xy
Rec. 709 uv
Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
Rec. 2020 xy
Rec. 2020 uv
Inputs & Connectivity
Inputs Picture
HDMI
ARC/eARC
Wi-Fi
USB Data Ports
Smart Features & Sound
Smart OS
Cast Capable
Speaker(s)
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Epson Home Cinema 3800
BenQ X500i
Comments
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