Epson EB-PU1008W vs Sony VPL-FHZ85

	Epson EB-PU1008W MSRP $9,900	Sony VPL-FHZ85 $5,995
Key differences
White light outputISO	8,500 lm ISO	7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Throw ratio	—	1.39–2.23:1
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $9,900	$5,995
Room fit
Distance to screen	—	3.0–4.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	8,500 lmDerived	7,300 lmDerived
White light outputISO	8,500 lm ISO	7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Colour light output	8,500 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Brightness by mode	—	Max 7,300 lm · Normal 5,840 lm
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.76 in	0.76 in
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 2,500,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
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
Optics
Throw ratio	—	1.39–2.23:1
Image size	—	40–600 in
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×Derived
Focus	—	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±67%	-5–70%
Horizontal lens shift	±30%	±32%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone	45°	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	1Derived
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan	—	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan	—	24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers	—	0
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	545 × 436 × 164 mm	460 × 517 × 174 mm
Weight	16,300 g	13,000 g
Colours	White	+ Black, White
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling
Exhaust	—	Side
Dust filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw	Normal 559 W · Eco 469 W	Max 506 W · Normal 506 W
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	16 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	—
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61020.pdf	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide