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Epson Home Cinema 1080 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£660Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3400Throw ratio:1.23:1Lamp life:6000 hours

Epson Home Cinema 1080 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 8 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson Home Cinema 1080
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.4

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.3

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 59% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

â–²Better than 59%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.0

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 54%
8.3

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.3

Average grade

20%

8.1

Popularity

Grades by review (8)
7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 51%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Epson Home Cinema 1080

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Reviewers like the color and picture quality, but contrast is weak and input lag puts off gamers.
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson Home Cinema 1080

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

7.0

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

6.2

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.3

Audio & Features

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Design & Power

6.4
Reviews score
8.3
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

7.0

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
3,400
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,400 ANSI lumens, brighter than 76% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
16,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 16000:1, higher than 57% of projectors and equal to 1.7% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.23:1
Min throw distance
0.67 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.67 m, shorter than 81.1% of projectors and equal to 0.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 59.8% of projectors and equal to 21.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector connects to Wi-Fi networks for streaming. 46.7% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector uses Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), which is newer than 55.6% of projectors and the same as in 27.5% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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What reviewers say
Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 63.3% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Epson iProjection app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
6,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 6,000 hours, longer than 66.8% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
12,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 12,000 hours, longer than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 2.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
345 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 345 W of power, more than 83.4% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
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Epson Home Cinema 1080 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 54.5% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,400 vs 2,200
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 0.34 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.67 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (16000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    16,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 12.2% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.3/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.1

    Popularity

    Grades by review (8)
    7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.3 vs 7.4
  • 54.5% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,400 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,400 vs 2,200
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (16000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    16,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports auto keystone correction
    This projector corrects keystone distortion automatically, while the average projector does not. 36.9% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.34 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.67 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 36.7% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    Epson iProjection app.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    1 vs 0
  • 0.2 W lower standby power
    This projector uses less standby power than the average projector (0.3 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    0.3 W vs 0.5 W
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 31 dB
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 W
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2).
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 80% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (2 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 6 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 31 dB
  • 14,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 115 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (345 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    345 W vs 230 W
  • 8,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (12,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    12,000 hours vs 20,000 hours

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Hip-IO Reviews
≈ estimated
03/05/2021
Unboxing and review · features, sample footage, input lag
Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 1080 offers strong picture quality at its price, though 1080p only and gaming lag are drawbacks.
Not graded
Overview video
Overview video
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

6.0
rtings.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2024
Lab test · Bright room projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is very bright and accurate out of the box for lit rooms, but weak contrast and high input lag hold it back.
6.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
21/09/2022
Hands-on test · Rainbow-free projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is a bright, rainbow-free projector with accurate color for lit family rooms, though its lack of HDR and high input lag limit it.
9.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
30/03/2007
Award review · Early 1080p projector
Verdict
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 is an early 1080p projector with lens shift, but brightness falls sharply when zoomed in or in video mode.
8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
05/10/2013
Hands-on test · Picture quality
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 delivers rich colors and natural skin tones, but its black levels are good rather than deep for a 1080p projector of its time.
10
audioholics.com
✓ explicit
01/05/2007
Lab test · Home vs pro
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is a strong consumer pick with rich colors and good contrast, but it misses deep blacks and needs focus set by hand.
9.0
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
01/10/2007
Hands-on review · LCD 1080p projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is a smooth, quiet 1080p projector with rich colors, though its bright lamp mode can get loud.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
05/10/2013
Lab test · Bright 1080p home theater
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is a very bright 1080p projector for lights-on sports and big screens, though changing its lamp means unmounting it from the ceiling.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson Home Cinema 1080

  • High brightness (3,400 lumens) makes it effective for rooms with ambient light
  • 3LCD technology eliminates 'rainbow artifacts' often seen in DLP projectors
  • Excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy
  • Easy setup with features like 1.2x zoom and auto-keystone correction
  • Lightweight and portable design for moving between rooms or outdoors
  • Respectable pre-calibration image quality for its price range

What customers don't like about Epson Home Cinema 1080

  • Weak native contrast results in 'greyish' blacks, especially in dark rooms
  • Noticeable fan noise, particularly in standard/bright modes
  • High input lag makes it unsuitable for competitive or serious gaming
  • Poor built-in 2-watt mono speaker quality; requires external audio
  • Lacks support for HDR, 3D, and 4K downconversion
  • No built-in smart OS or Bluetooth audio output
  • Maintenance difficulty: lamp and filter access is on the bottom, requiring unmounting for ceiling-mounted units

Verdict

The Epson Home Cinema 1080 is a versatile 3-chip 3LCD projector featuring native 1080p resolution and a high output of 3,400 lumens for both white and colour brightness, making it suitable for rooms with ambient light. It boasts a 16,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a 1.2x optical zoom, and a long-lasting lamp life of up to 12,000 hours in Eco mode. Key pros include vibrant, rainbow-free imagery, excellent out-of-the-box colour accuracy, and convenient wireless connectivity with Miracast support. However, it lacks a built-in smart OS and HDR support, suffers from weak black levels in pitch-dark environments, and has noticeable input lag that may not satisfy competitive gamers.

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