Epson EX3290 vs Optoma EH401

Epson EX3290 is $219 cheaper and lighter. Optoma EH401 is sharper and quieter.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	Optoma EH401$698.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.5–1.66:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.4 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	$1,049
Best price
Best price	$479.99	$698.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1 m	3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	—
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	22,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	—	ISF
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	240 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	4,000 h max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.5–1.66:1
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	30–301 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	—
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	15.84–17.42 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.44	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms · 120 Hz 8.4 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	4K UHD
Control ports
Control ports	None	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	50–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	3 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 234 × 77 mm	316 × 244 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	2,880 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 9 mm screws	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	349 W	Max 290 W · Eco 210 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 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 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/09618c8e-818f-46f7-8daa-72abca9ea8bb.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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