Epson Home Cinema 980
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
The Epson Home Cinema 980 is the better projector overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Epson Home Cinema 980 leads on brightness. The Goiaey GO2 VIDAA wins on streaming, light life and warranty. The Goiaey GO2 VIDAA costs $400 less ($399.99 vs $799.99).
Goiaey GO2 VIDAA
#28 in 1080p and underFull review
A loud VIDAA projector with licensed apps and full automatic setup for a dim living room. Its brightness and resolution claims are unverified.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
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 980 for brightness (4,000 ISO 21118 lumens vs listed 5,000 lumens rating not credible).
- Choose the Goiaey GO2 VIDAA for streaming (VIDAA with licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick), light life (100,000 hour LED vs 12,000 hour lamp) and warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 1080p and under projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Epson Home Cinema 980 | Goiaey GO2 VIDAA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 4,000 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 listed 5,000 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 94 $0.20 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 50 native resolution not published (neutral score used) |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 100 VIDAA with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 12,000 hour lamp | 100 100,000 hour LED |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 100 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Epson Home Cinema 980 | Goiaey GO2 VIDAA | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 4,000 ISO 21118 | 5,000 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | - |
| Display | 3LCD | - |
| Light source | lamp | LED |
| Light source life | 12,000 hours | 100,000 hours |
| Dynamic contrast | 16,000:1 | 50,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw (1:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 500 in |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | No | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 1.2x | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | VIDAA, licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| eARC | - | No |
| Speakers | 2 W | 65 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 37 dB | - |
| Power | 349 W | - |
| Dimensions | 12.2 x 11.1 x 4.2 in | 9.45 x 7.87 x 5.12 in |
| Weight | 6.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2025-08 | - |