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
3.8/5
A bedroom projector with a tilting stand that can throw a picture on the ceiling, with licensed Netflix and automatic setup. Keep it to dim rooms.
- 1,000 ISOBrightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- LEDLight source
- VIDAA, licensed NetflixStreaming
Check price at Amazon$449.99
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Licensed Netflix built in
- Full automatic setup: autofocus, keystone, screen fit and obstacle avoidance
- Gimbal stand tilts to project on the ceiling
- eARC passes sound to a soundbar
Cons
- Modest 1,000 ISO lumens, best in a dim room
- Only one HDMI input
- VIDAA has a smaller app selection than Google TV
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | N3 Max |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 1,000 ISO |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p |
| Display | LCD |
| Light source | LED |
| HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Native contrast | 1,500:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Standard throw (1.1:1) |
| Largest image | 150 in |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | VIDAA, licensed Netflix |
| Top refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| eARC | Yes |
| Speakers | 12 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Power | 150 W |
| Dimensions | 7.96 x 8.59 x 10.4 in |
| Weight | 8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
| Released | 2026-05 |
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