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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,360Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2300Throw ratio:1.32-2.15:1Lamp life:4000 hours

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 6 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020
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%

6.1

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.5

Reviews score

10%

?

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

â–²Better than 55% of projectors
6.0

Value for money

Value for money
6.0/ 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%

7.2

Overall score

30%

3.3

Price

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6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

4.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.0

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 69%
8.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.5/ 10
✕
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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â–² Better than 70% of models

80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

7.8

Popularity

Grades by review (6)
6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 70%
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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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What reviewers say about the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020

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Reviewers praise its bright image, convincing 3D and easy calibration, with no real complaints raised.
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Technical Specifications of projector Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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%

6.8

Image Quality

22%

6.0

Projection & Lens

12%

4.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.0

Audio & Features

8%

5.0

Connectivity

6%

4.4

Design & Power

6.1
Reviews score
8.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.0/ 10
✕
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%

3.3

Price

6.0
ANSI lumens
2,300
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,300 ANSI lumens, brighter than 50.6% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
40,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 40000:1, higher than 67.8% of projectors and equal to 1.4% 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
1.32-2.15:1
Min throw distance
0.762 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.762 m, shorter than 75.9% of projectors and equal to 1% 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
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
67 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 67 ms, higher than 90.1% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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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
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
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone 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.
E-TORL 230 W UHE.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
4,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 9.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
5,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 5,000 hours, longer than 86.3% of projectors and equal to 6.5% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
372 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 372 W of power, more than 88.8% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (40000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    40,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    stereo speakers.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 0.24 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.762 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    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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    â–² Better than 70% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • 14.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    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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    â–² Better than 70% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    7.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (6)
    6 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.5 vs 7.4
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (40000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    40,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 0.24 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.8 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.762 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
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
    stereo speakers.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 0.24 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.
    0.26 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.
    E-TORL 230 W UHE.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 40 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (67 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    67 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 15.2% worse value for money
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.03 vs 6.9).
    6.03 vs 6.95
  • 2.06x more expensive
    Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,360 vs £660).
    £1,360 vs £660
  • 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
  • 9 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2012 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2021
  • 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
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 40 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (67 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    67 ms vs 27 ms
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 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 headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    E-TORL 230 W UHE.
    lamp vs laser
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 15,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    5,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 142 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (372 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    372 W vs 230 W
  • 2.01x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (6 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    6 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 124.64 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (421.6 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    421.64 mm vs 297 mm
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (32 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    32 dB vs 31 dB

Video reviews

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

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
17/01/2013
Lab test · Living room projector
Verdict
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e is bright enough for daytime viewing and free of rainbows, but its wireless link can lag when channels change resolution.
9.5
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
16/07/2013
Expert review · Overall verdict
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 3020 delivers a good picture with minimal setup and handles 3D well in family rooms, though Epson's own 5020UB offers more features.
9.0
hometheaterhifi.com
≈ estimated
11/03/2013
Lab test · Home cinema projector
Verdict
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e is an easy-to-use projector with lighter 3D glasses, though its wireless link is slow to start and it benefits from professional calibration.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
16/07/2013
Expert review · Picture quality
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 3020 has natural skin tones in Cinema and Natural modes, but Dynamic mode leans green and Living Room mode runs thin on reds.
9.0
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
19/10/2012
Lab test · Living room projector
Verdict
The Epson Home Cinema 3020 is a bright, accurate living room projector with strong 2D and 3D, though the auto iris clicks and gaming lag is noticeable.
9.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
07/01/2013
Expert review · Budget 3D projector
Verdict
The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020e is an excellent 2D and 3D projector with a wireless hub that takes five inputs, but it lacks lens shift.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020

  • Exceptional brightness (2,300 lumens) suitable for rooms with some ambient light
  • High-quality 3D performance with minimal crosstalk and included rechargeable glasses
  • Vibrant and accurate colors for its price range
  • Easy setup process with 1.6x zoom for flexible placement
  • Decent onboard 10W stereo speakers for an all-in-one experience
  • Includes a fully backlit remote control for use in dark rooms

What customers don't like about Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020

  • Noticeable fan noise, especially in 3D or high-power modes
  • Noisy auto-iris motor that produces a grinding sound during operation
  • Lack of a dedicated audio output port on the projector itself
  • Average black levels compared to more expensive dedicated home theater models
  • Bulky and heavy chassis design
  • No manual lens shift, making precise physical alignment more difficult

Verdict

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 is a 1080p 3LCD projector featuring 2,300 lumens of both white and colour brightness, along with a 40,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for balanced image quality. Notable characteristics include its 3-chip technology for vibrant, rainbow-free colours, built-in dual 10W stereo speakers, and active 3D support with two pairs of RF glasses included. Main pros consist of its exceptional brightness suitable for rooms with some ambient light, a long lamp life of up to 5,000 hours in Eco mode, and useful features like split-screen viewing. However, potential cons include the lack of manual lens shift, which makes placement less flexible, and a motorized iris that some users find noticeably noisy during operation.

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