Epson Home Cinema 980 vs JMGO O2S Ultra: Which to Buy

The JMGO O2S Ultra rates 4.7 among ultra short throw projectors; the Epson Home Cinema 980 rates 3.8 among 1080p and under ones. The Epson Home Cinema 980 costs $1,399.01 less ($799.99 vs $2,199).

Epson Home Cinema 980 vs JMGO O2S Ultra

JMGO O2S Ultra

#1 in Ultra short throw4.7Full review

A compact, bright triple laser UST for replacing a TV in a living room with some daylight. Its very short throw suits shallow stands where other USTs won’t fit.

Amazon $2,399 JMGO $2,199

$2,199

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	JMGO O2S Ultra	Epson Home Cinema 980
Overall rating	4.7/5	3.8/5
Brightness 25%	92 3,600 ISO lumens	100 4,000 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	93 $0.61 per lumen	94 $0.20 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 1920 x 1080 native
Streaming 15%	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix	0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick
Setup 10%	100 Autofocus, auto keystone	50 Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom
Light life 10%	100 30,000 hour RGB laser	50 12,000 hour lamp
Gaming 10%	83 15 ms input lag	50 input lag not published (neutral score used)
Warranty 5%	0 1-year warranty	50 2-year warranty

Independent measurements

JMGO O2S Ultra

Tested by	Brightness	Input lag	Contrast	Conditions
The Smart Home Hookup: Best UST Projector of 2025	4,081 lm	-	-	4,081 lumens in Dynamic mode with fans at full speed (poor color); 2,454 lumens in its more accurate modes. Input lag stayed under 50 ms at 4K/60 with keystone on; no figure given.