Epson BrightLink 870Ei vs Epson PowerLite 870E
 Epson BrightLink 870EiMSRP $6,471 |  Epson PowerLite 870EMSRP $5,532 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Price | MSRP $6,471 | MSRP $5,532 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 0.55–0.77 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 | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | Yes (scheme not stated) | Yes (scheme not stated) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | Up to 5,000,000:1 | 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 | 0.25–0.35:1 | 0.25–0.35:1 |
| Image size | 60–180 in | 60–180 in |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Focal length | 3.7 mm | 3.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical keystone | 3° | 3° |
| Horizontal keystone | 3° | 3° |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | 3 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 3Derived |
| Other video inputs | HDBaseT | HDBaseT |
| Audio inputs | Microphone | Microphone |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Casting | Miracast | Miracast |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 16 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 376 × 396 × 173 mm | 376 × 396 × 173 mm |
| Weight | 7,121 g | 7,031 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling | Table, Ceiling, + Portrait |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Power draw | Normal 320 W · Eco 247 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 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr |
| Spare parts | Air filter V13H134A66 · Mount V12HC54010 | 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 |