Epson EB-PU2216B vs Panasonic PT-RQ18K

	Epson EB-PU2216B MSRP $27,700	Panasonic PT-RQ18K
Key differences
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $27,700	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	16,000 lmDerived	16,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 16,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	16,000 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	90%
Brightness by mode	Normal 16,000 lm · Eco 11,200 lm	Normal 16,000 lm · Eco 12,800 lm
Eco brightness	70%Derived	80%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	1 in	0.8 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)	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2400
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	5,000,000:1	25,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
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
Image size	—	70–1,000 in
Focus	Motorised	—
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±66%
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	±24%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone	45°	45°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
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	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	—
Horizontal scan	15–135 kHz	27–148 kHz
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	24–120 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	550 × 570 × 220 mm
Weight	24,200 g	35,000 g
Colours	—	Black
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Ingress protection	—	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	4,200 m
Power draw	Normal 1,118 W · Eco 791 W	Max 1,190 W · Normal 1,030 W · Eco 820 W
Standby	0.4 W	0.4 W
Networked standby	2 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 43 dB(A) · Eco 43 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG3
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	FCC	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	—
User manual	—	https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rq25k_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries