Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Epson - Home Cinema 3800 | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 3000 lm | 1200 lm |
| Resolution | 4K | 1080p |
| Light source | Lamp | LED |
Between the Home Cinema 3800 and Aladdin, the Home Cinema 3800 comes out ahead in brightness / resolution, while the Aladdin wins on light source. Overall, the Home Cinema 3800 scores 74.3 and the Aladdin scores 43.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Home Cinema 3800 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 30.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Home Cinema 3800 if you care most about brightness / resolution. The biggest gaps in its favor are brightness, resolution. The single most decisive one: Brightness — 150.00% more. 3000 lm vs 1200 lm.
Pick the Aladdin if you care most about light source. Its strongest claims are light source. The single most decisive one: Light source: LED (vs Lamp).
Both ship with comparable short-throw, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Home Cinema 3800 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Epson - Home Cinema 3800 or XGIMI - Aladdin?
Epson - Home Cinema 3800 leads the current Mars Score by 30.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare brightness, resolution, light source against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Epson - Home Cinema 3800 if…
Epson - Home Cinema 3800 has the measurable edge on brightness lumens, resolution.
Choose XGIMI - Aladdin if…
XGIMI - Aladdin has the measurable edge on light source.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Epson - Home Cinema 3800 wins
- ▲Brightness — 150.00% more. 3000 lm vs 1200 lm.
- ▲Resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
Why XGIMI - Aladdin wins
- ▲Light source: LED (vs Lamp).
Spec comparison
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| Spec | Epson - Home Cinema 3800 | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1080p |
| Brightnessⓘ | 3000 lmlead | 1200 lm |
| Contrast | 100000:1 | 1000:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | LEDlead |
| Short-throw | false | false |
Smart & Connectivity
| Spec | Epson - Home Cinema 3800 | XGIMI - Aladdin |
|---|---|---|
| Smart OS | None | Android TV |
| HDMI inputs | 2lead | 1 |
| Built-in speakers | true | true |