Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 61 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the value for money and design. The usability and image quality are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative comments about the noise.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Projectors the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100

 

Inexpensive 1080p home theater projectors, aimed at people who want to watch full HD video on a large screen for a budget price, aren't news anymore. However, most of the truly inexpensive models ($1,000 to $1,500 in this context) are built around a...

Inexpensive. No rainbow effect. Vertical and horizontal lens shift. Two HDMI connectors

Doesn't handle either standard-definition or 1080i input particularly well. Not 3D-capable

The Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 isn't the least expensive budget-priced 1080p home theater projector, but it's easily worth the extra money you'll spend for it.

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Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 8100 Projector

 

Even as an audio guy, it?s hard not to be seduced by the amazing video demonstrations sprinkled around the main shows like CES or CEDIA. I think it makes me admit I?m just as much a movie fan as I am music. An offer came my way to review an entire...

Simply, I’m thrilled with this projector as are all my family members, my friends and neighbors. I’m told we are now “that house” that people want to hang out for the theater alone. I believe the Epson highlighted a shortcoming in my room as it became...

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Epson PowerLite 8100

 

Overall, the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 LCD Projector excels in its class of home theater projectors. Combining excellent colors, brightness, lens, features and support, all at an affordable price, this projector is strongly recommended for those...

Affordable price, 1080p, great picture quality, HDMI and other inputs

It’s a large projector; distance (throw) could be better. Black levels are good, but could be even better

The best overall projector for picture quality, technical specifications and price.

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Epson Home Cinema 8100

 

Epson is a global competitor when it comes to high quality electronics at a price everyone can afford. The Epson Home Cinema 8100 is one of the best LCD projector TVs we reviewed. The extremely high contrast ratio, 1080p 3LCD technology and overall...

The Epson Home Cinema 8100 has a high contrast ratio and 1080p HD resolution

Epson's website can be hard to use at times

This projector is perfect for those who want a high-quality projector at a good price.

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This projector rocks!

 

Best projector on the market in this price range no doubt in my mind.

Bright, crisp, jaw dropping blue ray

None after 6 months

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WOW! Didn't think I'd get this quality for the price.

 

Super simple operation. Hooked it up and began watching brilliant HD in minutes. Awesome projector with enough control to make the picture pop for your specific setup

None yet. (Maybe a little big)

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Amazon review summary for the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, image quality, usability, design

84% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 Projector

 

I did tons of research prior to purchasing my Epson 8100. It took me many long nights and questions to folks in the community before I came to buy this unit.

Amazing PictureLens ShiftGreat Customer Service/WarrantyHardly any Fan noise

Not the best blacks (but still decent)No smoothing (if you are into that thing)

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Second Projector Farly Nice

 

I built my first projector from a lcd monitor and this although having a different throw is insanely adjustable its wonderful. I sold my 50 inch plasma and now use this all the time, works wonderfully.

Specs ; Quiet. I sit in front of it, if you had it ceiling mounted You probably would never notice it ; GUI and nice remote, Light indicators on top are nice ; Halo Reach, Netflix, Blue Ray all look great, you have to use blue rays on this thing...

Large projector, I was surprised and someone asked me if it was a really old one lol ; Wish it had a HDMI passthrough or a sound processor toslink out ; I had to get a HDMI to toslink/HDMI converter from another singe price site but it works great...

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Excellent Projector at an Amazing Price

 

Excellent Projector at an Amazing Price

I did a lot of research before purchasing a projector for my new dedicated home theater. Trying to keep all components under 5-6k...so was looking at projectors in the under $2k range. The Epson 8100 kept coming in with top marks in review after...

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Product Specifications

Experience rich cinematic adventures at home with the Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 8100. This affordable projector puts you in the middle of the action with blockbuster brightness and contrast. Whether you enjoy movies, games or sporting events, every image is sure to pop off the screen thanks to Epson's D7 panel and an impressive contrast ratio up to 36,000:1. Best of all, with the exclusive cinema filter from Epson and powerful lens by Fujinon - a brand trusted by renowned Hollywood filmmakers - you're sure to experience movies like never before. And, it offers easy maintenance with an efficient cooling system and convenient dust filtration system. So, bring home the PowerLite Home Cinema 8100, for big-screen entertainment you have to see to believe - all at an incredible value.
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