Epson BrightLink 1480Fi vs Epson BrightLink 1485Fi

	Epson BrightLink 1480Fi MSRP $3,090	Epson BrightLink 1485Fi MSRP $3,568
Key differences
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	5,000 lm ISO
Price	MSRP $3,090	MSRP $3,568
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	0.60–0.82 m	0.60–0.82 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	5,000 lmDerived	5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	5,000 lm ISO
Colour light output	5,000 lm (Normal power)	5,000 lm
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm	—
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
On-screen resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived	1366 × 768Derived
Native resolution	1366 × 768	1366 × 768
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 2,500,000:1	Up to 2,500,000:1
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Throw ratio	0.27–0.37:1	0.27–0.37:1
Image size	65–100 in	65–100 in
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focal length	3.9 mm	3.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5	1.5
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical keystone	3°	3°
Horizontal keystone	3°	3°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI	3 × HDMI 1.4
HDMI inputs (count)	3Derived	3Derived
Newest HDMI version	—	HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA, Composite, + HDBaseT
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, Microphone	3.5 mm, Microphone
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 5
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	Miracast	Miracast
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	16 W
Speakers	2	2
Layout	Stereo	Stereo
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	460 × 462 × 376 mm	460 × 363 × 211 mm
Weight	9,700 g	9,700 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling	Table, Ceiling
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw	Normal 381 W · Eco 270 W	Normal 381 W · Eco 270 W
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	2 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	2 yr
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57752.pdf	—
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12HA06A05	Air filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12HA06A05
In the box
In the box	+ Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, + Lens cap	Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, USB cable