Epson EB-PQ2213B vs Panasonic PT-REQ12

	Epson EB-PQ2213B MSRP $52,363	Panasonic PT-REQ12
Key differences
White light outputISO	13,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	12,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 12,000 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 38 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $52,363	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	—	2.9–4.5 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	13,000 lmDerived	12,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	13,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	12,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 12,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	13,000 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	90%
Brightness by mode	Normal 13,000 lm · Eco 9,100 lm	Normal 12,000 lm · Eco 9,600 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)	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
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, SDI	—
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)	586 × 492 × 185 mm	498 × 648 × 212 mm
Weight	28,800 g	28,700 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Dust filter	None	None
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
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	Normal 951 W · Eco 680 W	Max 1,030 W · Normal 880 W · Eco 680 W
Standby	0.4 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 38 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks	—	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual	—	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