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Wow, great footage! Very few projector reviewers capture this high quality video.

Thank you for posting this review! I just bought one for my fiance for Christmas and was worried that I might have chosen the wrong projector! You eased my mind!

@JoelsterG4k

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Im sure he will like it, it is a great projector with beautiful picture quality.

Nice video! One of, if not the only good more in-depth video review I could find on YT of the Epson 3800. Lol surprised others havent made any videos on it, seems like a really nice projector for the price. Went ahead and ordered it, coming in a week, can't wait!

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Yes this projector has great features and beautiful picture.

@prtbone78

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. Im looking into one. Not sure what want yet but I think I'm all in on this one its chunky seen in best buy the thing is I have somewhat low ceilings and a ceiling fan so might be an issue for me to mount so gonna go with a tripod but also thos only looks this good because. The screen and they aren't cheap. Just hope looks good on a somewhat ok screen Definitely won't on then 25 dollar foldable cheapy choppies

Thanks for the review. Gotta say, I know it’s your personal preference but the remote size isn’t that big of a deal. It’s comparable to many TV remotes and a lot of projector/home theater people will probably use a different remote most of the time once everything is configured. You’re also looking at a smaller screen due to your distance-it’s super sharp still from further away. As for the quality, it simply blows us out of the water-shows in UHD HDR have brights that are almost like looking at the sun-some people call it a “light canon.” Also, the projector boasts Atmos pass-through including many other features. The projector has also come down in price from $1,700+ to $1,399 recently making it one of the lowest priced full-featured projectors. Originally, I was looking into a BenQ in this range but I’m glad I picked this up instead.

Is there a reason why you went with a grey screen over a white one? I’m planning on installing my hc 3800 on the ceilling and use it in bright day as well. What screen would you recommand for a scrolling screen? 90-100 inches

Would you rather get this Epson 3800 4K or the LG HU70LA 4K??? Which ones overall better? And does the LG have horizontal and viertal shift?

10:20 I’m not getting all the green check marks on mine. Could anyone help me out? I’ve got it hooked through a Yamaha RX-V381 if that matters.

Hello Sir, as it does not support 2160p/24, will that be a problem for UHD Bluray disc playback specially movies ?

Great review!!! Ty!!

Quick question how did you unlock to be able to customize we just bought ours and we can’t change the aspect or brightness it’s just locked

Thanx for the lovely conversation today joe. Thanks for your advice. Love from india

Hi Joester. Great recipes. Can you let me know what brand that white projector stand is that you're using. Thanks in advance.

Not only the remote I've seen this projector in person its huge as well.

Hi Joelster, I have the same projector and the 5D screen. Can you kindly share your 3800settings ? The color of my setup is kind of yellow !

Great , kindly give me a detail setting for colour calibration on 3800 projector, only movies I used it for.

Hey my man. Great to see your another video. Great video joe. Help needed. U have also reviewed ht3550 dlp. How is the direct comparison between two mainly in the terms of 4 k eshift sharpness as epson has 2k shift and ht3550 has 4times shift

Hi joel what you think is better this or the lg hu7la thanks?

I was comparing so many projectors and I think the BenQ X3000i and the BenQ TK700STi are the best ones if you want to also game on the projector. Im leaning more toward the TK700STi since it is a short throw.

What about the focus issue people keep talking about? I would get it but apparently it's an issue?

I know its not a true 4k but if I hook up my desktop, can I have the same screen real estate as a true 4k monitor? I want to use It as my main monitor. This projector is many years old already but still one of the best in the price range. Been doing alot of research. This one looks like it will cause me the less problems long term. I can buy a new bulb and filter from the same company or 3rd party. Benq and XGIMI has too many reviews of people having to use warranty and dead pixels after warranty. Between dlp led laser. Can't decide one way or the other?

Great picture

Hey thanks for your review, you just helped me decide on my upgrade! Thanks so much

Nice review! I notice you have it set to the side of your couch. Are you using any horizontal lens shift? Also, what projector stand is that? I am having a hard time finding a stand that will fit the dimensions of this projector. Looking to have this thing sitting to the side of my bed since I don't want to mount.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

He literally demonstrated the lens shift in the video. Horizontal and vertical. Did you watch it?

Hey Joelster! Love the reviews. I noticed you've recently reviewed the Benq tk850 and this projector from Epson. Which one did you like better overall? Black levels, color, sharpness, HDR, etc. Both are in the same price range and feel like great options for the living room! Curious of your opinion, sir. Cheers.

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the Epson, it has so many more options, it works great with gaming, beautiful picture, great 4k projector.

@SpaceBoomerBill

4 жыл бұрын

Same question, thanks for answer!

Nice colours

Hey we both have the same name! How are the black levels compared to other projectors you've tested?

Thanks for the informative video, does this projector suffer from the SDE? Can the pixels be seen from you seating distance?

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

I doubt you will find any LCD projectors in this price range that suffer from SDE. It's 2023, not 2003.

Thanks for the video! Wanting to pull the trigger on one, do you know if from about 13 feet away could I do a 120”?

@JoelsterG4k

3 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely, you need 12 feet for 120" so you are good.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

Yes.

This was an awesome video. Thanks for all the details!

I bought this projector when it first came out. I have a gray screen. Is there any benefit of using an ALR screen in a completely dark room.

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, colors and contrast remains superior, I have done comparisons with different ALR screens and cinegray and white screen, and you can see how brightness clips and colors look washed in a white screen.

How is the contrast on this projector? Say for watching movies like star wars with deep blacks. Do they appear nice and black? Thank you for the thorough review.

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, yes, I highly recommend an ALR screen or a Cinegray screen for the best contrast and blk levels.

@TriMuXx

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be trying this out tomorrow hopefully. I just ordered the 2017 version of The Fifth Element in 4K Ultra HD and it has HDR content so I will be able to tell how good the contrast is then. Otherwise, it's very similar to the Epson 2150 which also has surprisingly good black levels for a projector at that price point.

You don't need the epson glasses. You just need active 3d glasses, the ones for dlp projectors do not work but Amazon has some where you can get 2 pair for 50 bucks made by Sintron model st07-bt

Hi Joe, thanks for great review and I am fan of your channel and unbiased opinion. I in process to purchase projector and I can not decide between 3800 and ht 3550 Benq. I noticed u reviewed both . Which one is best for watching movies and Netflix HDR shows? which one make things look more pops and dimensional? Thanks

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mo, Im glad you enjoy my videos, well both projectors are great options, both have beautiful picture and great contrast, but I do feel this Epson looks a bit better, very bright and sharp image, also great for gaming.

@HabibiMo1

4 жыл бұрын

JoelsterG4K, how about the Optoma hd50x vs. benq tk850 which one the color would pop more when watching movies/4K shows? Which one has better black ? Cheers thanks, Mo

Is there no auto keystone correction

Hey Joelster! Have you reverted back to normal projectors from the Laser UST projectors you reviewed previously? thanks for the great review!

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

No I just been reviewing other projectors as well, I still have my laser projector, I love it 😄

What kind of projector stand is that?

What stand are you using for the projector?

This is basically my home cinema 3700 but with pixel shift. I'm really interested in this one to upgrade from my 3700.

Was the best birthday gift

Did you have a chance to compare with 3200 (aka TW-7000 in EU)? I wonder if blacks on the cheaper model are acceptable.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

The blacks on the 3200 are dark grey, at best. The 3800 has noticeably better blacks, but still not pure black. The better contrast ratio is literally the only reason I bought the 3800 over the 3200. I have zero use for the built-in speakers and trigger out port.

based on your experience and opinion, does this Epson or the Benq 3550 have better colors, brightness, and sharpness? My viewing environment is light controlled, not much viewing during the day.

@JoelsterG4k

3 жыл бұрын

Both are great options but I feel Epson looked better, the picture is sharp and colors and brightness are excellent.

@MG-kd7et

3 жыл бұрын

JoelsterG4K , We have the Epson 3700(1080p) and playing around with the gamma can really change the image quality drastically, similar to photoshop “curve” tool. However we are considering the 10 bit 4k /60 on the new 3800 thinking it would work better with Amazon fire stick and 4k movies streaming, than down sampling to 1080p(3700). Do you think the 3800 is worth upgrading from the 3700?

I bought this after lots of research. I would have preferred the savings of the 3200 because I don't need the speakers or the trigger out port. I only bought this for the higher contrast ratio, so I hope I appreciate the difference after I set it up, because I could have saved over $550 by buying a refurbed 3200 over the new in a box 3800 I pulled the trigger on. All my friends told me to "go for the better one". Thanks for the video.

@CarlosRamirez-rq9zw

7 ай бұрын

can you connect your phone to it??

Thank you for that, I ordered it for the upcoming ps5, menaged to finally find one in canada and on sale !!! Choosing between this and the optoma UHD50x was hard, but the color, the quiet aspect, and overall made me choose this one. Cant wait!

@rickiegill1592

3 жыл бұрын

I am in the same position and wondering which to get. I am leaning towards the 3800 also. Can you share where in Canada you purchased from?

How can we appreciate the display when were watching it on our monitors?

@JoelsterG4K There are no third party 3D glasses that work with this projector for 3D? I understand if you want the ultimate perfect experience, but plenty of third parties make 3D glasses that work with name brand projectors really well. I have a set of 4 for my Epson 2150 that are NOT Epson brand and they work REALLY well. Especially when watching Avatar 3D. It's some AMAZING 3D for knockoff 3D glasses IMO. Can you confirm Epson ONLY is REQUIRED?

@JoelsterG4k

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I found out that there are third-party brands that do work with Epson projectors, just make sure they are compatible.

How is it with the black level??

Sorry i want To know which projectors you recommend : i need 4k lcd and not dlp also this is good for gaming? Or you have other brand? Thank you

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Yes this projector is highly recommended, great for gaming, did you watch the video.? I testee gaming as well.

@naizondj

4 жыл бұрын

JoelsterG4K yes great video!! Ok i will go for epson then dlp i see rainbow effect.😢 great videos always bro!!!!

Great review! I’m sonicchill1.. I build custom ALR screens. Your review has peeked my curiousness to see how good the 3800 looks on one of my screens. Thanks again!!

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, yes in this video I used 2 different ALR screens, the cinegray 5D from Elite screens and the crystal PET by XY screens.

@Sinier940n

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoelsterG4k Which screen did you prefer?

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sinier940n Dang, I like both, I like how the Cinegray rolls back and it looks clean, and the XY screen looks beautiful but there is a big gray screen when not in use.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

*piqued.

I'm confused as to why you can't make the pictures larges to fill up the screen?

@freddybejar3832

11 ай бұрын

You have to pull the projector back to make the screen bigger. The farther the projector is from the screen its projecting on the bigger the image gets. Think of it this way, when you turn on a flash light and put it close to a wall it makes a small dot of light but if you get it farther from the wall the light spreads out covering more surface. Its the same thing with a projector

wait, so an ALR screen is fine with a normal projector and not just a UST projector? I thought ALR screens are SPECIFICALLY for UST projectors only? Someone please correct and educate me on this. thanks :)

@gamenation93

Жыл бұрын

For UST they are a lot more essentially needed but normal ones can benefit too.

For those of us who still love 3D The Epson Projectors are the way to go.............Hands Down. I own the 5030UB and thinking hard about this 3800; the 5050UB is way too expensive and the drop in picture quality I don't think is that significant.

@pilinke11

4 жыл бұрын

I'm on the same boat!! I sold my epson 3700 and not sure if jump to 3800 would be a big difference so my option is 5050ub but too expensive

@jessett7827

3 жыл бұрын

5050 is also alot bigger

This or the LG Hu70la?

Hey Joel, thanks for the detailed review. I just order mines today at Best Buy on sale for $1399. I'm pretty excited about trying it out soon. Btw, what kind of projector screen are you using? Thanks

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Im using the Cinegrey 5D by Elite Screens, there is a link in the description of the video.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

@@JoelsterG4k- Why do you want a projector in a tiny room when your image is only around 80"? You'd be better off with an 80" TV.

@JoelsterG4k

8 ай бұрын

@OMGWTFLOLSMH I only used this screen to make the video, is what I had at the time, now I have an UST laser projector.

Hi Joel...do you still think that the 3800 Projector is one of the best on the market in this price point?

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is one of the best I've seen at this price point.

Thanks for your time. Does this convert 2d content to 3d?

@JoelsterG4k

3 жыл бұрын

No, you do need 3D content.

Joel, is this better than the 6050ub, I'm on the fence between the 2?

@gamenation93

Жыл бұрын

Obviously no. But is it worth maybe twice the price? Depends how picky you are.

Why not get it framed in properly so the image actually fills in the entire screen? Otherwise what was the point of buying a big screen lol? Also the tension of the tabs on the screen needs adjusting, there’s some noticeable ripples on the bottom edge .

I just order one in my dreams.,

How many fps?

Hello Joel, like your videos, please give me a call colour and image calibration for my 3800 epson. It’s washed out!!

hello my friend....very very good and analitic review..!!! keep going

@kasminas4291

4 жыл бұрын

I want to buy it this awsome tech...!👌🏻

hello. why are there 2 horizontal lines on your projector screen?

@JoelsterG4k

3 жыл бұрын

Horizontal lines.? Where.?

The dude blowing up on the bike Lmaoo

Any issues with focus? I heard these are notorious for having uneven focus

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

If you're on a small screen like him, and have the projector fairly centered, you won't have focus issues. They are more predominant when you have to use a lot of lens shift, apparently.

You shouldn't really need keystone if you have lens shift. It means your projector probably isn't sitting flat.

my epson 3800 is not picking up 4k from xbox x

@kezman82a

Ай бұрын

do you got 2.1 hdmi cable? maybe you got ordinary HDMI cable only...

is this projector good for ambient light?

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

Yes.

what type of hdmi cable did you use?

@mytubehomework570

Жыл бұрын

Are you having 4k issues with xbox too?

Can I use this projector out doors?

@JoelsterG4k

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can, just be careful with rain or heat, I wouldn't leave it out side all the time.

@jcasetnl

3 жыл бұрын

It's bright enough to use around 1 hour before dark.

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

You can use any projector outdoors.

Hi, is that thing plays 3D?

Why is the image so small on your screen?

@JoelsterG4k

2 жыл бұрын

Because I didn't have enough space to fill it up, this is a standard throw projector.

@bleb87

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoelsterG4k sorrrrry i commented before finishing the video like a dummy. Great review. Thank you!

@JoelsterG4k

2 жыл бұрын

@@bleb87 Thank you, no problem 😊

@OMGWTFLOLSMH

8 ай бұрын

Because he has a tiny room. He doesn't need a projector, he needs a giant TV.

Dynamic looks nice but the problem with that is you're going to run out of your bulb so fast cuz these only go up to 5000 hours yeah you can do Dynamic and eco mode on I have the 3600e 1080p

@kr6248

4 жыл бұрын

What happens if your bulb dies. Can you replace it?

@bostonquad2068

4 жыл бұрын

@@kr6248 yeah that's all you need to do is replace it you can replace the whole housing or just replace the bulb

@bostonquad2068

4 жыл бұрын

@@kr6248 the housing is the easier waybut it's cheaper to replace just the bulb itself cuz those go for only like 10 or20 where the whole housing goes for like a 100 depending on where you get it

@snauspockets9924

3 жыл бұрын

100 bucks every couple years....whaaaa! Haha! Plz... So worth it.

You dont need epsons own 3d glasses. Any set of RF FULL 3D glasses should work. It is a bit big and not that quiet unless its in eco and cinema mode.

this has all the green check marks...dolby vision big red X...

Some Say This Isn't True 4K

the 3800 uses RF glasses,,,, they don't have to be Epson

This is a short throw projector...the problem is your room is too tiny...9 ft is too small for a standard sized room.

@JoelsterG4k

Жыл бұрын

Short throw projectors only need around 6ft to cover 100", this is not a short throw projector, this is a standard throw projector.

@docwho10th88

Жыл бұрын

@@JoelsterG4k I have been using projectors for over 40 years. You need an ultra short throw projector in that ant sized room.

@JoelsterG4k

Жыл бұрын

@@docwho10th88 That would be ideal but I now have a different room to make videos, and yes I do have an UST projector as well which is perfect for small rooms

Still waiting for Epson to drop a TRUE 4K unit. This 1080p pixel shifted crap is not good enough.. But I'll wait, as the native 4K DLP projectors have that awful rainbow effect.. Nope.

@snauspockets9924

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy nothing! Meanwhile I will be loving this while I wait for it ALL too! P.S. 3800's algorithm is awesome and undetectable. Looks exactly the same and I need something BIG to play my ps5 on.

@bliglum

3 жыл бұрын

@@snauspockets9924 Well, I'll enjoy my existing 1080p projector, as well as my true 4K OLED.. But hey, if you're cool with a stopgap solution used to grab cash from impatient buyers, that's all you!

@snauspockets9924

3 жыл бұрын

@@bliglum I'm sure you feel good about yourself as a consumer and all, but I can tell you that the image on my Epson 3800 has a much higher resolution than my two other 1080p projectors in the house(bedroom epson 2045 and garage-outdoor epson 1450). Even with regular 1080p content the 3800 upconverts it to a much higher resolution and it really makes a big difference when looking at a 120 inch screen. Screen door effect pretty much goes away entirely. If you believe it is "crap" you won't feel like you are missing anything and I get that. Psychology is cool like that...no big deal. Better sleep that way. Enjoy your tiny little 4K tv! I have two of those as well and they rarely get turned on. My kid would rather fire up the 3800 than play games in the playroom on a small(65in) tv...and I don't blame him.

@bliglum

3 жыл бұрын

@@snauspockets9924 Right, it's a 1080p image shifted. So it's basically 2 1080p images interlaced. Sharper than 1080p, but about half of true 4K/UHD. Maybe calling it 'crap' was a bit harsh. But I'm just not a fan of when when companies lie to customers, claiming their projectors are '4K' when that is quite simply not true. And again, it's not just the tiny little 4K TV. I've also got a 1080p projector, have for years. And yes, I agree. It is hard to go back to little TV's after you've gotten used to 120+" of projector goodness.

@snauspockets9924

3 жыл бұрын

@@bliglum I wouldn't call it lying exactly. I knew what I was getting into when I bought it. If you look at most reviews they'll tell you it's great tech and very hard to distinguish the difference between a true 4K image and a pixel shifting unit like the Epson. The 6050 uses it and is no slouch. I got the 3800 for it's super high brightness with still great black levels as I use it in a livingroom with lots of light. Turns out the image is amazing as well. Blacks are great. All I can say is that if you got your hands on a 3800 for a week, I think you would be very reluctant to give it up. Especially with the 99 dollar lamps.