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Epson Home Cinema 980 Projector

1080P Home Theater Projector
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From Epson — Featuring an impressive 4,000 lumens of color brightness (IDMS rated) and 4,000 lumens of white brightness (ISO rated), the Epson Home Cinema 980 projector delivers a display size up to 300" for immersive entertainment, even in brightly lit spaces. With Full HD 1080p resolution and data processing designed for fast-moving sports, gaming, and beyond, you'll never miss a moment of the action. With versatile connectivity and a built-in speaker, you get captivating HD entertainment right out of the box.

  • Stunning, Detailed 1080p Images
  • 4,000 Lumens of Equal Color and White Brightness
  • 3LCD Technology for Outstanding Picture Brightness
  • Features Two HDMI Ports for Versatile Connectivity
  • Built-In Speaker and Easy Setup
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio Up to 16,000:1


Epson Home Cinema 980 Projector Specifications


Street Price
$774
MSRP
$799
Best Used For
Awards
#9 in Top 10 Home Theater Projectors
Status
Shipping
Released
August 2025
Warranty
2 Years
User Reviews
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White Brightness
4,000 Lumens (ISO)2
Color Brightness
4,000 Lumens3
Resolution
1920x1080
Aspect Ratio
16:9 (HD)
Dynamic Contrast
16,000:1
Display Type
3LCD
Color Processing
10-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60
Data Modes
MAX 1920x1080

Lamp Type
230W UHE bulb
Lamp Life
6,000 hours  / 12,000 hours
Lamp Model
ELPLP97 / V13H010L97  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.2x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
3.6' - 29.6'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
33.99" - 336.81"
Throw Ratio
1.21:1 - 1.45:1
Digital Keystone
Horizontal & Vertical

Projector Size
4.20" x 12.20" x 11.10"
Weight
6.8 lbs
Audible Noise
37 dB  / 28 dB
Internal Speakers
2.0 Watts Mono
Power
349 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Audio Out: Mini Jack
HDMI x 2
USB x 2

Features
Geometric Correction

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ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

ISO LUMENS  is a near-ANSI equivalent used by some manufacturers in place of an ANSI measurement. The measuring technique is defined in the ISO 21118 specification.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness: