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Epson Pro EX11000 vs Optoma ZH420

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Epson Pro EX11000$1,499.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH420$1,369 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
4,600 lm ISO—
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.12–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Max 31 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,299$1,799
Best price
$1,499.99$1,369
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
4,600 lm ISO—
Colour light output
4,600 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,300 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Brightness by mode
Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.65 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zone—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Over 2,500,000:12,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 30,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
—Steps
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
0 s90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.12–1.47:1
Image size
31–310 in31–322 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.61×Derived1.31×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.1 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.51–1.772.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMIHDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control4, CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W15 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
325 × 299 × 90 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
4,200 g3,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
9 × M4, 9 mm screwsM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 272 W · Eco 208 WMax 173 W · Eco 119 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—19 V
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Max 31 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr · 🇵🇷 PR 1 yr3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63149.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/02387d20-4b12-4d04-97e4-be316b803cf2.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Carry casePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Epson Pro EX11000$1,499.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH420$1,369 · Amazon
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