Epson EX3290 vs Epson PowerLite 1780W

Epson EX3290 is $145.01 cheaper, brighter and quieter. Epson PowerLite 1780W is lighter.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	Epson PowerLite 1780W$625 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,000 lm ISO	3,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.04–1.26:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	$849.99
Best price
Best price	$479.99	$625
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1 m	2.2–2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,000 lm ISO	3,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	3,000 lm
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 3,000 lm · Eco 1,900 lm
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	—	63%Derived
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.59 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	Up to 10,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	206 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	ELPLP94
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	4,000 h normal · 7,000 h eco
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.04–1.26:1
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.21×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	13.52–16.22 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.44	1.58–1.7
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Native 24p
Native 24p	—	Via pulldown
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	VGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	None	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	Wi-Fi 4
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	1 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 234 × 77 mm	292 × 213 × 44 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	1,770 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 9 mm screws	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	349 W	Normal 290 W · Eco 208 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.18 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇪🇺 EU 5 yr (light source 5 yr or 1,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd52793.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp ELPLP94 · Air filter ELPAF53 · Mount ELPMB23
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, USB cable, Carry case, Software CD

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