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 3.3. The Epson Home Cinema 980 leads on brightness. The VISSPL Daylight Outdoor Projector wins on streaming and setup. The VISSPL Daylight Outdoor Projector costs $530 less ($269.99 vs $799.99).
VISSPL Daylight Outdoor Projector
#45 in 1080p and underFull review
A budget native 1080p projector with licensed Netflix for dim rooms. Disregard the “daylight” and 6000 ANSI claims.
Amazon $269.99$269.99
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 6,000 lumens rating not credible).
- Choose the VISSPL Daylight Outdoor Projector for streaming (Maker OS with licensed Netflix vs no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick) and setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom).
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 | VISSPL Daylight Outdoor Projector |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 100 4,000 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 listed 6,000 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 | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick | 100 Maker OS with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone, 1.2x zoom | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 50 12,000 hour lamp | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Epson Home Cinema 980 | VISSPL Daylight Outdoor Projector | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 4,000 ISO 21118 | 6,000 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | 3LCD | - |
| Light source | lamp | - |
| Light source life | 12,000 hours | - |
| HDR | - | HDR10+ |
| Dynamic contrast | 16,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 300 in | - |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | - |
| Auto screen fit | No | - |
| Optical zoom | 1.2x | - |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | None | Maker OS, licensed Netflix |
| HDMI ports | 2 | - |
| Speakers | 2 W | 80 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 37 dB | - |
| Power | 349 W | - |
| Dimensions | 12.2 x 11.1 x 4.2 in | - |
| Weight | 6.8 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2025-08 | - |