Epson EB-PQ2008W vs Panasonic PT-REQ80

	Epson EB-PQ2008W	Panasonic PT-REQ80
Key differences
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 8,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio	—	1.36–2.1:1
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	—	2.9–4.5 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	8,000 lmDerived	8,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 8,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	8,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	90%
Brightness by mode	Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 5,600 lm	Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 6,400 lm
Eco brightness	70%Derived	80%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.8 in
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	3840 × 2400Derived
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)	3840 × 2400
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	5,000,000:1	25,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Throw ratio	—	1.36–2.1:1
Image size	—	70–1,000 in
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.54×Derived
Focal length	—	23.9–37.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.84–2.31
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±60%
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	±29%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone	45°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	240 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	—
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, + AMX
Horizontal scan	—	27–292 kHz
Vertical scan	—	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	545 × 436 × 164 mm	498 × 648 × 212 mm
Weight	18,600 g	28,700 g
Colours	White	+ Black, White
Orientations	360°	+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–50°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	4,200 m
Power draw	Max 522 W · Normal 522 W · Eco 424 W	Max 760 W · Normal 595 W · Eco 470 W
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply	Built in	—
Mains input	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice	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://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/212059
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries