Epson BrightLink 1485Fi vs Epson PowerLite L270F

	Epson BrightLink 1485Fi MSRP $3,568	Epson PowerLite L270F MSRP $1,410
Key differences
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power)
Native resolution	1366 × 768	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	0.27–0.37:1	1.32–2.12:1
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $3,568	MSRP $1,410
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	0.60–0.82 m	2.9–4.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	5,000 lmDerived	5,200 lmDerived
White light outputISO	5,000 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO (Normal power)
Colour light output	5,000 lm	5,200 lm (Normal power)
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,600 lm
Eco brightness	—	69%Derived
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)	None
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 2,500,000:1	Over 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
Light output control	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Warm-up time	—	30 s
Optics
Throw ratio	0.27–0.37:1	1.32–2.12:1
Image size	65–100 in	31–310 in
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.61×Derived
Focal length	3.9 mm	18.2–29.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5	1.51–1.77
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone	3°	30°
Horizontal keystone	3°	30°
Auto keystone	—	No
Grid warp	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI 1.4	2 × HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)	3Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 1.4Derived	HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs	VGA, + Composite, + HDBaseT	VGA
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, Microphone	3.5 mm, + RCA, Microphone
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	Miracast	Miracast
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	16 W
Speakers	2	—
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	325 × 299 × 90 mm
Weight	9,700 g	4,200 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling	Table, Ceiling, + Rear, + Portrait, + 360°
Ceiling mount	—	9 × M4, 9 mm screws
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	Max 291 W · Normal 291 W · Eco 226 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 38 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks	—	FCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h
User manual	—	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12HA06A05	Air filter V13H134A60
In the box
In the box	Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + USB cable	+ Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + HDMI cable