Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Hisense PX3-PRO: Which to Buy

The Hisense PX3-PRO rates 4.3 among ultra short throw projectors; the Epson Home Cinema 3800 rates 3.5 among 4K ones. The Epson Home Cinema 3800 costs $867.98 less ($1,629.99 vs $2,497.97).

Epson Home Cinema 3800 vs Hisense PX3-PRO

Hisense PX3-PRO

#4 in Ultra short throw4.3Full review

A bright ultra short throw TV replacement for living rooms, and the pick for gamers thanks to its 240Hz mode and built-in Google TV.

Amazon $2,497.97

$2,497.97

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

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 4K), 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	Hisense PX3-PRO	Epson Home Cinema 3800
Overall rating	4.3/5	3.5/5
Brightness 25%	79 3,000 ANSI lumens	86 3,000 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	78 $0.83 per lumen	86 $0.54 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 4K (pixel shift)
Streaming 15%	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix	0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick
Setup 10%	50 Auto keystone	40 1.6x zoom, lens shift
Light life 10%	100 25,000 hour RGB laser	6 5,000 hour lamp
Gaming 10%	48 30 ms input lag	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%	50 2-year warranty	50 2-year warranty

Independent measurements

Hisense PX3-PRO

Tested by	Brightness	Input lag	Contrast	Conditions
Projector Central	2,669 lm	7 ms	4,000:1	2,669 lm in Vivid and HDR Vivid. Contrast just over 4,000:1. Input lag with DLP Turbo: 7 ms 1080p/240, 14 ms at 120Hz, 21 ms 2160p/60, 25 ms 1080p/60.