Epson Home Cinema LS6000
#19 in 4KFull review
A bright laser home theater projector for buyers who want flexible placement and 120Hz gaming, and who will add their own streaming device.
Amazon $2,099.99$2,099.99
The Epson Home Cinema LS6000 is the better projector overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The Epson Home Cinema LS6000 leads on light life. The Epson Home Cinema 3800 costs $470 less ($1,629.99 vs $2,099.99).
Epson Home Cinema 3800
#23 in 4KFull review
A bright 3LCD home theater projector with flexible placement, for movie rooms more than fast gaming.
Amazon $1,629.99$1,629.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Epson Home Cinema LS6000 for light life (20,000 hour laser vs 5,000 hour lamp).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4K projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Epson Home Cinema LS6000 | Epson Home Cinema 3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 92 3,400 ISO 21118 lumens | 86 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 81 $0.62 per lumen | 86 $0.54 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| 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 | 40 1.6x zoom, lens shift |
| Light life 10% | 100 20,000 hour laser | 6 5,000 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
Epson Home Cinema LS6000
No independent test published yet.
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. |
Specifications
| Epson Home Cinema LS6000 | Epson Home Cinema 3800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,400 ISO 21118 | 3,000 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Light source | laser | lamp |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours | 5,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dynamic contrast | 800,000:1 | 100,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.3:1) | Standard throw (1.3:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | - | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | - | No |
| Auto screen fit | - | No |
| Optical zoom | 1.6x | 1.6x |
| Lens shift | Horizontal and vertical | Horizontal and vertical |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | None |
| Input lag | 20 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| eARC | Yes | - |
| Speakers | - | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 25 dB | 35 dB |
| Power | 330 W | 406 W |
| Dimensions | 17.3 x 12.4 x 6.3 in | 16.1 x 13.0 x 6.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 17.6 lb | 15.2 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-09 | 2019-10 |