Epson EX3290 vs Optoma W405LVe

Epson EX3290 is lighter. Optoma W405LVe is $80.99 cheaper and quieter.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	Optoma W405LVe$399 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	4,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.55–1.73:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	—
Best price
Best price	$479.99	$399
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	4,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	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	30,000:1
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	203 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	6,000 h max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 12,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.55–1.73:1
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	112%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	—
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	21.85–24 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	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	None	RS-232
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	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 234 × 77 mm	316 × 244 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	3,040 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 225 W · Eco 187 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	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/56ac35cf-7cb4-46f0-acc0-75c846804ea2.pdf
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

Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon

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Optoma W405LVe$399 · Amazon

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