BenQ TK710 vs Epson Home Cinema 3800

87 facts in comparison

These products are from different categories (Projectors vs Home Theater), so direct comparison may not be meaningful.

Based on 277 Reddit opinions. Close raceโ€”Cinema 3800 edges ahead.

277 opinions
Cinema 3800 leads by 1pts
BenQ TK710
80%
B+
Based on
693 Redditors

BenQ TK710

~$1,998
253 opinions

tldr; 4K laser gaming projector with low input lag and 10+ year laser lifespan - no bulb replacements ever, best value around 1100 EUR.

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Reddit's Pick
Epson Home Cinema 3800
81%
B+
Based on
52 Redditors
Winner

Epson Home Cinema 3800

~$1,799.99
24 opinions

tldr; Mid-range 3LCD projector with good brightness. 3000 lumens, lens shift, decent HDR. Solid living room projector.

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Image QualityBrightnessGaming & Input LagThrow DistanceNoise & Heat
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โ˜€๏ธBRI
๐ŸŽฎGAM
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78
Points
69
Points

Score by Category

Image Quality
62%โ€”
Brightness
92%โ€”
Gaming & Input Lag
94%โ€”
Throw Distance
88%โ€”
Noise & Heat
29%โ€”

Why is Home Cinema 3800 better than BenQ TK710?

  • Higher Reddit score (81% vs 80%)
  • ?? 3000 lumens brightness
Based on 745 Reddit opinions
Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Cinema 3800

Winning by 1 points (81% vs 80%)

3000 lumens brightness
4K PRO-UHD enhancement
Lens shift and zoom
High confidence (745 mentions)

๐Ÿ’ฌReddit Sentiment

Based on 745 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

BenQ TK710
8.0/10
693 mentions
Cinema 3800
8.1/10
52 mentions
INPUT LAG
BenQ TK7109.4/10
Cinema 3800N/A
IMAGE QUALITY
BenQ TK7106.2/10
Cinema 3800N/A
BRIGHTNESS
BenQ TK7109.2/10
Cinema 3800N/A
VALUE
BenQ TK71010.0/10
Cinema 380010.0/10
NOISE
BenQ TK7102.9/10
Cinema 3800N/A
THROW DISTANCE
BenQ TK7108.8/10
Cinema 3800N/A
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Head to Head

Head to Head

BenQ TK710: 5|Cinema 3800: 2
Input LagBenQ TK710
BenQ TK71094%
Cinema 3800N/A
Image QualityBenQ TK710
BenQ TK71062%
Cinema 3800N/A
BrightnessBenQ TK710
BenQ TK71092%
Cinema 3800N/A
Value
BenQ TK710100%
Cinema 3800100%
NoiseBenQ TK710
BenQ TK71029%
Cinema 3800N/A
Throw DistanceBenQ TK710
BenQ TK71088%
Cinema 3800N/A
Sound QualityCinema 3800
BenQ TK710N/A
Cinema 380057%
SetupCinema 3800
BenQ TK710N/A
Cinema 380050%
BenQ TK71080%
Cinema 380081%
Close race - Cinema 3800 edges ahead by 1 points

Key Specs

SpecBenQ TK710Epson Home Cinema 3800
Brand
BenQ
Epson
Manufacturer
BenQ
Epson
Color
Grey/White
White
Weight
8.0 Pounds
15.2 pounds
Height
6.8 inches
6.46 inches

Key Highlights

BenQ TK710Winner
โš–๏ธ Laser light source - no $200+ bulb
?? Low input lag for gaming
๐Ÿ“บ 4K resolution with HDR support
?? Great value refurbished around 1100 EUR
๐Ÿ’ก 10+ year lifespan with proper use
Epson Home Cinema 3800
?? 3000 lumens brightness
?? 4K PRO-UHD enhancement
?? Lens shift and zoom
?? Good ambient light handling
?? Mid-range value

Topic Battles

BenQ TK710: 5|Tied: 0|Cinema 3800: 0
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธImage Quality
BenQ TK710 wins
BenQ TK710
62%
Cinema 3800
โ€”
โ˜€๏ธBrightness
BenQ TK710 wins
BenQ TK710
92%
Cinema 3800
โ€”
๐ŸŽฎGaming & Input Lag
BenQ TK710 wins
BenQ TK710
94%
Cinema 3800
โ€”
โญThrow Distance
BenQ TK710 wins
BenQ TK710
88%
Cinema 3800
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๐Ÿ”‡Noise & Heat
BenQ TK710 wins
BenQ TK710
29%
Cinema 3800
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Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

๐Ÿ“ˆWhere They Rank

๐Ÿ’ฌWhat Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Epson Home Cinema 3800

Best Praise
+11 pts
โ€œI recently bought an Epson Home Cinema 3800 and a 120" Silver Ticket Products Grey Screen. It's been amazing. I couldn't make up my mind between dlp laser and led. This one looked like it would give me the less trouble in the long run with parts available from the same manufacturer.โ€
r/hometheater
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Top Criticism
+1 pts
โ€œThe 3800 series had known soft focus issues in the corners. Brand new out of the box. Well known. Skip it and i agree with the other post, hold out for a used 5050.โ€
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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for BenQ TK710

Best Praise
+5 pts
โ€œI would get the TK710 or TK710STi from BenQ. DLP is better with sports and fast motion than LCD models and the TK710 is well reviewed so far. It compares favorably to the X500i. Laser light source which is nice and bright is a bonus. Plus it uses the larger .66" DMD which should be more reliable. I'd skip the TK860 which I think still uses lamps and uses the smaller and less reliable .47" DMD.โ€
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Top Criticism
+3 pts
โ€œI wouldnโ€™t recommend the tk710, I had one and it had this weird pattern on the screen, apparently quite common in DLP (itโ€™s dithering from the mirrors) https://youtu.be/j44HDvSbvSw?si=1pHTjkcjUNTzC2-1 BenQ said it was โ€œnormalโ€, I returned it as it was visible in dark content from a viewing distance of around 2m. It was also quite noisy and the DLP high frequency flicker gave me a headache after a while. If youโ€™re used to LCD I would definitely try a DLP first before buying. Iโ€™m on the lookout for a similar projector to yourself too. The Epson still seems to win best in price range from various places despite it being from 2019. My only worry would be it might be upgraded or replaced fairly soon, but nothing at CES so who knows.โ€
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๐Ÿ“ˆHistorical Price Data

BenQ TK710
Epson Home Cinema 3800
$1600$1800$2000Apr '25May '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Oct '25Dec '25Jan '26Mar '26Apr '26Low: $1798Low: $1589.99Current: $1999.95
BenQ TK710
All-time low: $1759.99(2025-02)
Epson Home Cinema 3800
All-time low: $1399.99(2020-05)

Which is Better?

Too Close to Call

Both products have nearly identical approval ratings (81% vs 80%). Choose based on your specific needs and preferences.

Why Cinema 3800
  • ?? 3000 lumens brightness
  • ?? 4K PRO-UHD enhancement
  • ?? Lens shift and zoom
Why BenQ TK710
  • โš–๏ธ Laser light source - no $200+ bulb
  • ?? Low input lag for gaming
  • More discussed (693 vs 52)

โค๏ธThe Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

40%Positive
Positive
40%
Neutral
54%
Negative
6%
Based on 52 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

29%Positive
Positive
29%
Neutral
64%
Negative
7%
Based on 693 Reddit opinions

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Epson Home Cinema 3800 or BenQ TK710?
Based on 745 Reddit comments, Epson Home Cinema 3800 has a slight edge with 81% positive sentiment vs BenQ TK710's 80%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.
Should I buy Epson Home Cinema 3800 or BenQ TK710?
Both have similar approval ratings (81% vs 80%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.
What do Redditors love about Epson Home Cinema 3800?
Reddit users highlight: 3000 lumens brightness. 4K PRO-UHD enhancement. Lens shift and zoom. With 52 mentions and 81% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.
What do Redditors say about BenQ TK710?
Reddit users highlight: Laser light source - no $200+ bulb. Low input lag for gaming. 4K resolution with HDR support. With 693 mentions and 80% approval, it remains a popular alternative.
How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?
This comparison analyzed 745 Reddit comments: 52 about Epson Home Cinema 3800 and 693 about BenQ TK710. Data was sourced from Projectors community discussions.
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.
Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?
Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

277 Reddit opinions analyzed ยท Last updated 4/18/2026