Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 vs Epson Home Cinema 980

The Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650 rates 4.1 among ultra short throw projectors; the Epson Home Cinema 980 rates 3.8 among 1080p and under ones. The Epson Home Cinema 980 costs $1,000 less ($799.99 vs $1,799.99).

Epson EpiqVision Ultra LS650

#5 in Ultra short throw4.1Full review

A bright, simple ultra short throw TV replacement for living rooms, best for buyers who stream with a separate Netflix device or do not need Netflix.

Epson $1,799.99

$1,799.99

Epson Home Cinema 980

#9 in 1080p and under3.8Full review

A bright 1080p projector for living rooms and backyard movie nights where room light is hard to control. Add a streaming stick, since it has no apps of its own.

Amazon $799.99

$799.99

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 (ultra short throw 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 EpiqVision Ultra LS650	Epson Home Cinema 980
Overall rating	4.1/5	3.8/5
Brightness 25%	92 3,600 ISO 21118 lumens	100 4,000 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	100 $0.50 per lumen	94 $0.20 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 1920 x 1080 native
Streaming 15%	50 Android TV, no licensed Netflix	0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick
Setup 10%	0 Manual focus and keystone	50 Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom
Light life 10%	100 20,000 hour laser	50 12,000 hour lamp
Gaming 10%	71 20 ms input lag	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%	50 2-year warranty	50 2-year warranty

Independent measurements