Epson BrightLink 1485Fi vs Epson BrightLink 870Ei

	Epson BrightLink 1485Fi MSRP $3,568	Epson BrightLink 870Ei MSRP $6,471
Key differences
Native resolution	1366 × 768	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	0.27–0.37:1	0.25–0.35:1
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $3,568	MSRP $6,471
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	0.60–0.82 m	0.55–0.77 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	5,000 lmDerived	5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO	5,000 lm ISO
Colour light output	5,000 lm	5,000 lm
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
On-screen resolution	1366 × 768Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	1366 × 768	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	Yes (scheme not stated)
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 2,500,000:1	Up to 5,000,000:1
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	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
Optics
Throw ratio	0.27–0.37:1	0.25–0.35:1
Image size	65–100 in	60–180 in
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focal length	3.9 mm	3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5	1.6
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical keystone	3°	3°
Horizontal keystone	3°	3°
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI 1.4	3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	3Derived	3Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 1.4Derived	—
Other video inputs	+ VGA, + Composite, HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Audio inputs	+ 3.5 mm, Microphone	Microphone
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 6E
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	Miracast	Miracast
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	16 W
Speakers	2	1
Layout	Stereo	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	460 × 363 × 211 mm	376 × 396 × 173 mm
Weight	9,700 g	7,121 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling	Table, Ceiling
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Power draw	Normal 381 W · Eco 270 W	Normal 320 W · Eco 247 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 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group	RG2	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12HA06A05	Air filter V13H134A66 · Mount V12HC54010
In the box
In the box	Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, USB cable	Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, USB cable