Optoma GT2000HDR
#11 in Native 1080pFull review
A compact short throw laser projector for gaming and golf simulators in small rooms. Add a streaming stick for TV and movies.
Amazon $1,132.78$1,132.78
The Optoma GT2000HDR and the Epson Home Cinema 980 are evenly matched, rated 3.8 and 3.8. The Optoma GT2000HDR leads on light life. The Epson Home Cinema 980 wins on setup, warranty and value. The Epson Home Cinema 980 costs $332.79 less ($799.99 vs $1,132.78).
Epson Home Cinema 980
#14 in Native 1080pFull 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Optoma GT2000HDR for light life (30,000 hour laser vs 12,000 hour lamp).
- Choose the Epson Home Cinema 980 for setup (Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom vs Manual focus and keystone), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and value ($0.20 per lumen vs $0.32 per lumen).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every native 1080p projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Optoma GT2000HDR | Epson Home Cinema 980 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 3,500 ANSI lumens | 100 4,000 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 80 $0.32 per lumen | 94 $0.20 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 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 30,000 hour laser | 50 12,000 hour lamp |
| Gaming 10% | 99 8.6 ms input lag | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Optoma GT2000HDR | Epson Home Cinema 980 | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,500 ANSI | 4,000 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | 3LCD |
| Light source | laser | lamp |
| Light source life | 30,000 hours | 12,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 300,000:1 | 16,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Short throw (0.5:1) | Standard throw (1.2:1) |
| Largest image | 300 in | 300 in |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Auto keystone | No | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Auto screen fit | No | No |
| Optical zoom | None | 1.2x |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | None |
| Input lag | 8.6 ms | - |
| Top refresh rate | 120 Hz | - |
| HDMI ports | 2 | 2 |
| eARC | No | - |
| Speakers | 15 W | 2 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 32 dB | 37 dB |
| Power | 139 W | 349 W |
| Dimensions | 10.79 x 8.5 x 4.49 in (W x D x H) | 12.2 x 11.1 x 4.2 in |
| Weight | 6.6 lb | 6.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-06 | 2025-08 |