Projectors
Epson PowerLite 805F: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Epson PowerLite 805F Ultra Short Throw 3LCD Projector - 16:9 - Wall Mountable, Tabletop lists at $2,494.31. Published figures: maximum resolution 1920 x 1080, light source Laser, light source life 20,000 hours. It suits low-ceilinged rooms, and platforms where people keep walking through the projection.
An ultra short throw laser that sits a couple of feet from the wall, so nobody walks through the beam and no long ceiling mount is needed. That is the single biggest practical complaint it solves.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Epson PowerLite 805F specifications
The Epson PowerLite 805F publishes maximum resolution 1920 x 1080, light source Laser, light source life 20,000 hours, at a listed price of $2,494.31.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Light source | Laser |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours |
| Throw ratio | Ultra short throw |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Low-ceilinged rooms, and platforms where people keep walking through the projection.
Category: projectors. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Epson PowerLite L530U Long Throw 3LCD Projector
$2,749.00A WUXGA laser install projector bright enough to hold an image with the house lights up, which is the condition most churches actually project in.
Best for: A sanctuary with real windows or lighting that never comes down
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Epson PowerLite L500W Laser Projector - HDTV
$1,999.00A laser install projector at a lower price, with the honest caveat that it is WXGA rather than full HD, so fine text on slides will be soft.
Best for: Lyrics and images where text is large, on a real installation budget
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Optoma ZH551 - 1080p Full HD, 5600 Lumens, Laser, IP6X Dust Resistant, DuraCore 30,000 Hour Maintenance-Free, Miracast Wireless Screen Sharing Projector, 1080p
$1,499.00A brighter laser with a dust-resistant sealed engine, which matters in a building with an old air handling system and a projector fifteen feet up.
Best for: Ceiling mounts nobody wants to get a lift out to clean
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OPTOMA ZH450 Projector FHD 4500lm
$1,498.00The previous generation of the same design, often available for less. Same caveat about single chip color brightness.
Best for: Stretching a projection budget in a moderately lit room
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Maximum resolution | Light source | Light source life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Epson PowerLite 805F Ultra Short Throw 3LCD Projector - 16:9 - Wall Mountable, Tabletop | $2,494.31 | 1920 x 1080 | Laser | 20,000 hours |
| Epson PowerLite L530U Long Throw 3LCD Projector | $2,749.00 | 1920 x 1200 | Laser | 20,000 hours |
| Epson PowerLite L500W Laser Projector - HDTV | $1,999.00 | 1280 x 800 | Laser | 20,000 hours |
| Optoma ZH551 - 1080p Full HD, 5600 Lumens, Laser, IP6X Dust Resistant, DuraCore 30,000 Hour Maintenance-Free, Miracast Wireless Screen Sharing Projector, 1080p | $1,499.00 | 1920 x 1080 | Laser | 30,000 hours |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Epson published specifications for the PowerLite 805F
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Epson PowerLite 805F cost?
It was listed at $2,494.31 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Epson PowerLite 805F right for our church?
Low-ceilinged rooms, and platforms where people keep walking through the projection. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.