Epson EB-PU1006W vs Sony VPL-FHZ85

Epson EB-PU1006W is quieter. Sony VPL-FHZ85 is $795 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO (Normal power)7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Throw ratio
—1.39–2.23:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$6,790—
Best price
—$5,995
Room fit
Distance to screen
—3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO (Normal power)7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Colour light output
6,000 lm (Normal power)—
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
—Max 7,300 lm · Normal 5,840 lm
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.76 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Dynamic contrast
Over 2,500,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
—1.39–2.23:1
Image size
—40–600 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.6×Derived
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±67%-5–70%
Horizontal lens shift
±30%±32%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
45°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI (HDCP 2.3)HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
23.98–60 Hz24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
545 × 436 × 164 mm460 × 517 × 174 mm
Weight
15,400 g13,000 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Exhaust
—Side
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 384 W · Eco 321 WMax 506 W · Normal 506 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W16 W
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC, UL—
Warranty
3 yr5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual
—https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134A46 · Mount V12HA54010—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
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