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Epson BrightLink 1480Fi vs Epson BrightLink 870Ei

Epson BrightLink 1480Fi
Epson BrightLink 1480Fi
MSRP $3,090
Epson BrightLink 870EiEpson BrightLink 870Ei
MSRP $6,471
Key differences
White light outputISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power)5,000 lm ISO
Native resolution1366 × 7681080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio0.27–0.37:10.25–0.35:1
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $3,090MSRP $6,471
Room fit
Distance to screen0.60–0.82 m0.55–0.77 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,000 lmDerived5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power)5,000 lm ISO
Colour light output5,000 lm (Normal power)5,000 lm
Brightness by modeNormal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm—
Eco brightness70%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution1366 × 7681080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrastUp to 2,500,000:1Up to 5,000,000:1
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Light output controlContinuous—
Constant brightness modeYes—
Optics
Throw ratio0.27–0.37:10.25–0.35:1
Image size65–100 in60–180 in
ZoomDigitalDigital
Focal length3.9 mm3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.51.6
FocusManualManual
Vertical keystone3°3°
Horizontal keystone3°3°
Grid warpYes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs3 × HDMI3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)3Derived3Derived
Other video inputs+ VGA, + Composite+ HDBaseT
Audio inputs+ 3.5 mm, MicrophoneMicrophone
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system driversCrestron—
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
EthernetYesYes
CastingMiracastMiracast
Audio
Speaker power16 W16 W
Speakers21
LayoutStereoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)460 × 462 × 376 mm376 × 396 × 173 mm
Weight9,700 g7,121 g
OrientationsTable, CeilingTable, Ceiling
Dust filterReplaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH—
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode—
Power drawNormal 381 W · Eco 270 WNormal 320 W · Eco 247 W
Standby0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby2 W2 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 36 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1—
MarksFCC, UL—
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd57752.pdf—
Spare partsAir filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12HA06A05Air filter V13H134A66 · Mount V12HC54010
In the box
In the box+ Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, + Lens capRemote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, USB cable