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Epson Home Cinema 880 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£500Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3300Throw ratio:1.21-1.63:1Lamp life:6000 hours

Epson Home Cinema 880 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson Home Cinema 880
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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%

6.2

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

6.2

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–¼Worse than 80% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 50%
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

3.9

Design & Power

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6.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.2/ 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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6.2

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.8

Average grade

20%

7.5

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
4 reviews: 1 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–¼Worse than 78%
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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.
Not in any best-of list yet
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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 880

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Reviewers agree it's impressively bright, but most find the lens limiting when it comes to placement.
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson Home Cinema 880

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

5.8

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

4.4

Connectivity

6%

3.9

Design & Power

6.2
Reviews score
6.2
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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%

6.6

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
3,300
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,300 ANSI lumens, brighter than 74.9% of projectors and equal to 1% 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
1.21-1.63:1
Min throw distance
0.9 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.9 m, shorter than 63.3% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
386 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 386 inch, larger than 97% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
48.5 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 48.5 ms, higher than 76.5% of projectors.
In Game Mode at 1080P/60Hz.
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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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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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 880 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 50% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,300 vs 2,200
  • 136 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (386 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    386 inch vs 250 inch
  • 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 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
  • 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 Miracast mirroring
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 46.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.11 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.9 m vs 1.0055 m
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 50% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,300 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,300 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
  • 136 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (386 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    386 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.11 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.9 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • 16.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 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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    6.2

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    4 reviews: 1 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.
    6.2 vs 7.4
  • 16.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.2/ 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
    â–¼
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    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models

    6.2

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.8

    Average grade

    20%

    7.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    4 reviews: 1 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.
    6.2 vs 7.4
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 21.5 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (48.5 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode at 1080P/60Hz.
    48.5 ms vs 27 ms
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 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
  • 99 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (249 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    249 mm vs 150 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
Bruno Ortiz B.
≈ estimated
17/12/2021
Unboxing and setup · first impressions in Spanish
Verdict
Epson Home Cinema 880 is fine as a first projector, with a bright enough image but weak audio and limited inputs.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.6
cnet.com
✓ explicit
12/03/2021
Lab test · Bright 1080p projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 880 is very bright and holds up in lit rooms, but weak contrast, a soft picture and no zoom hold it back.
8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
23/03/2021
Feature review · Entry-level projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 880 is a 1080p entry-level projector with keystone and Miracast that suits a first home theater, though it has few smart features.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
23/03/2021
Hands-on test · Entry-level 1080p
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 880 is a basic, accurate 1080p projector for movies and office slides, but its blacks look grey and its speaker is weak.
6.0
elcomercio.pe
≈ estimated
18/12/2021
Hands-on test · Entry-level projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 880 is a simple, bright 1080p starter projector that works best in dark rooms, but the lack of zoom and weak speakers hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson Home Cinema 880

  • Exceptional brightness (3,300 lumens) suitable for rooms with ambient light
  • High color accuracy and vibrant image quality for the price point
  • Compact and lightweight design, making it highly portable for outdoor use
  • User-friendly setup with features like 2D automatic keystone correction
  • Long lamp life (up to 12,000 hours in ECO mode)
  • Excellent value as an entry-level branded 1080p projector

What customers don't like about Epson Home Cinema 880

  • No optical zoom or lens shift, making placement and positioning difficult
  • Poor contrast ratio resulting in greyish black levels and washed-out dark scenes
  • Noticeable fan noise, particularly when running in higher brightness modes
  • Limited connectivity with only one HDMI input port
  • Underwhelming built-in 2W mono speaker with almost no bass
  • Significant input lag that may not satisfy competitive gamers
  • Lacks smart features like built-in apps or Android TV (requires a separate streaming stick)

Verdict

The Epson Home Cinema 880 is a budget-friendly 1080p 3-chip 3LCD projector that delivers a remarkably bright image of 3,300 lumens and a 16,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Its main characteristics include high color accuracy without the 'rainbow effect' common in DLP models, easy setup via a built-in picture skew sensor for automatic vertical keystone correction, and a long-lasting lamp life of up to 12,000 hours in ECO mode. Key pros are its exceptional brightness, which makes it suitable for rooms with ambient light, and its ability to project a massive screen size up to 320 inches. However, significant cons include the lack of optical zoom and lens shift—meaning placement must be exact—as well as limited connectivity with only one HDMI port, a modest 2W mono speaker, and audible fan noise in normal brightness modes.

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