Epson EB-PU2120W vs Panasonic PT-HTQ20

	Epson EB-PU2120W MSRP $60,700	Panasonic PT-HTQ20
Key differences
White light outputISO	20,000 lm ISO	20,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 20,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Fan noise	Normal 45 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 42 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $60,700	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	20,000 lmDerived	20,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	20,000 lm ISO	20,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 20,000 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Colour light output	20,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	90%
Brightness by mode	Normal 20,000 lm · Eco 14,000 lm	Normal 20,000 lm · Eco 16,000 lm
Eco brightness	70%Derived	80%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	1 in	0.96 in
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	3840 × 2400Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2400
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	25,000:1
Colour
Colour gamut	—	Over BT.2020 95% coverage
Colour temperature presets	—	Custom
HDR
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	RGB triple laser
Emitter	—	RGB triple laser
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
Image size	—	70–1,000 in
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±55%
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	±20%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone	44°	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	HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	+ VGA, + HDBaseT	+ SDI
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	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	590 × 600 × 220 mm
Weight	24,400 g	38,700 g
Orientations	+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear	+ 360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	6 × M6, 16 mm deep, 4 N·m
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 1,301 W · Eco 899 W	Max 1,450 W · Normal 1,165 W · Eco 950 W
Standby	0.4 W	1 W
Networked standby	2 W	11 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 45 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 42 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG3	RG3
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries