Epson EB-PQ2216W vs Epson EB-PU2116W

	Epson EB-PQ2216W MSRP $73,557	Epson EB-PU2116W MSRP $42,870
Key differences
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	16,000 lm ISO
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 44 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $73,557	MSRP $42,870
Brightness
Rated brightness	16,000 lmDerived	16,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	16,000 lm ISO
Colour light output	16,000 lm (Normal power)	16,000 lm
Brightness uniformity	85%	85%
Brightness by mode	Normal 16,000 lm · Eco 11,200 lm	—
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	1.04 in	—
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)	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	5,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	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	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	Yes	Yes
Optics
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±60%	—
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	—
Motorised lens shift	Yes	—
Vertical keystone	45°	45°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	1Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, + SDI	+ VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers	Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan	26.97–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	586 × 492 × 185 mm	586 × 492 × 185 mm
Weight	29,200 g	24,300 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–50°C	0–50°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Normal 1,114 W · Eco 784 W	Normal 1,118 W · Eco 791 W
Standby	0.4 W	0.4 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 44 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	FCC	FCC, + UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Warranty card