Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 vs Epson Home Cinema 3800

The Epson Home Cinema 3800 rates 3.5 among 4K projectors; the Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 rates 3.3 among 1080p and under ones. The Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01 costs $1,300 less ($329.99 vs $1,629.99).

Epson Home Cinema 3800

#23 in 4K3.5Full review

A bright 3LCD home theater projector with flexible placement, for movie rooms more than fast gaming.

Amazon $1,629.99

$1,629.99

Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01

#34 in 1080p and under3.3Full review

A bright, simple 3LCD projector for rooms with some light, fed by a streaming stick. Its 1280x800 panel is a step below the 1080p CO-FH02, so pay that model’s premium if sharpness matters.

Amazon $329.99

$329.99

Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (4K and 1080p and under), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weight	Epson Home Cinema 3800	Epson EpiqVision Flex CO-W01
Overall rating	3.5/5	3.3/5
Brightness 25%	86 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens	95 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	86 $0.54 per lumen	100 $0.11 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	30 1280 x 800 native, below 1080p
Streaming 15%	0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick	0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick
Setup 10%	40 1.6x zoom, lens shift	0 Manual focus and keystone
Light life 10%	6 5,000 hour lamp	50 12,000 hour lamp
Gaming 10%	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%	50 2-year warranty	0 1-year warranty

Independent measurements

Epson Home Cinema 3800

Tested by	Brightness	Input lag	Contrast	Conditions
ProjectorCentral	2,912 lm	20.6 ms	-	2,912 ANSI lumens in Dynamic mode, High power (1,615 Natural Eco, 1,204 Cinema Eco). Lag 20.6 ms at 4K, 28 ms at 1080p.