Epson EB-PQ2008W vs Optoma ProScene ZU820TNL

	Epson EB-PQ2008W	Optoma ProScene ZU820TNL MSRP $4,999
Key differences
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,800 lm ISO · 7,400 lm ANSI
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Max 36 dB(A)
Price	—	MSRP $4,999
Brightness
Rated brightness	8,000 lmDerived	8,800 lmDerived
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,800 lm ISO · 7,400 lm ANSI
Colour light output	8,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	95%
Brightness by mode	Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 5,600 lm	—
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light engine	—	DuraCore Laser
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode	Yes	Yes
Optics
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±60%	—
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	—
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Lens memory slots	—	5
Vertical keystone	45°	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	—	HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	+ VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger
PJLink	—	Class 1
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, + AMX
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	—	20 W
Speakers	—	2
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	545 × 436 × 164 mm	486 × 376 × 185 mm
Weight	18,600 g	12,601 g
Colours	White	—
Orientations	360°	360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–50°C	—
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	—
Power draw	Max 522 W · Normal 522 W · Eco 424 W	Max 598 W
Standby	0.5 W	—
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Max 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	Notice 57
Marks	FCC	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h	—
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd64101.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/LB1C8hGZpjkehqqLMF8GtQVYyc4eWqkBhrj9Bny8.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card	—
Remote	—	Backlit