Epson EX3290 vs Optoma EH412ST
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 Epson EX3290MSRP $649.99 | Optoma EH412ST | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | None | — |
| Colour wheel segments | — | 6 segments: R, Y, G, C, W, B |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.44–1.95:1 | 0.5:1 |
| Projection distance table | 50″: 1.36–2.74 m · 100″: 2.74–5.5 m · 150″: 4.12–8.26 m | 37″: 0.41 m · 40″: 0.44 m · 50″: 0.55 m · 60″: 0.66 m · 70″: 0.77 m · 80″: 0.88 m · 90″: 0.99 m · 100″: 1.1 m · 110″: 1.22 m · 120″: 1.33 m · 130″: 1.44 m · 140″: 1.55 m · 150″: 1.66 m · 160″: 1.77 m · 170″: 1.88 m · 180″: 1.99 m · 190″: 2.1 m · 200″: 2.21 m · 210″: 2.32 m · 220″: 2.43 m · 230″: 2.54 m · 240″: 2.65 m · 250″: 2.76 m · 260″: 2.87 m · 270″: 2.98 m · 280″: 3.09 m · 290″: 3.2 m · 300″: 3.31 m |
| Zoom type | Digital | Digital |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Fixed offset | — | 116% |
| Focal length | 16.7 mm | 7.42 mm |
| F-number | 1.44 | 2.8 |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 33–375 in | 36.2–308 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -40–40° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Lamp |
| Light source detail | 210 W UHE lamp (ELPLP97) | — |
| Lamp wattage | 210 W | 240 W |
| Light source life | Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h | Bright: 4,000 h · Dynamic: 12,000 h · Eco: 10,000 h · Eco plus: 15,000 h |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 4,000 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 4,000 lm |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 4,000 lm (colour) | — |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 70% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 16,000:1 | 50,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | — | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| ISF certified | — | Yes |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max refresh rate | — | 1920×1080: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8.4 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2 / MHL: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 2.2 |
| Audio input terminals | — | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15.38–91.15 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 50–85 Hz |
| VGA input | No | Yes |
| RS-232 | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A) | Typical: 26 dB(A) · Max: 28 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 10–85%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | 3,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | — | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | — | 285 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Operating 100 120v: 349 W · Operating 220 240v: 332 W | Bright typical: 230 W · Bright max: 253 W · Eco typical: 190 W · Eco max: 209 W |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 302 mm | 316 mm |
| Depth | 234 mm | 244 mm |
| Height | 77 mm | 115 mm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Colours / finishes | — | White |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 | — |
| Air filter | Replaceable | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 90-day limited lamp warranty | 90 days |
| User manual | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html | https://www.optomausa.com/ContentStorage/Documents/2aef4a4a-ad89-4d77-8b8a-d395179d3957.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | — | IR |