Epson EX3290 vs Optoma ZW350e

Epson EX3290 is $149.01 cheaper and lighter. Optoma ZW350e is quieter.

Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZW350e$629 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ISO—
Throw ratio
1.44:11.54–1.72:1
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$649.99$979
Best price
$479.99$629
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.1 m3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ISO—
Colour light output
4,000 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
None—
Dynamic contrast
Up to 16,000:12,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—DuraCore
Lamp power
210 W—
Replacement lamp
ELPLP97—
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.44:11.54–1.72:1
Image size
33–375 in20–300 in
Projection offset
—112%
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.12×Derived
Focal length
16.7 mm21.85–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.442.41–2.53
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
None—
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Control ports
NoneRS-232
Horizontal scan
—15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Audio
Speaker power
2 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
302 × 234 × 77 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
2,500 g3,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearPortrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M4, 9 mm screwsM4, 10 mm screws
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Altitude
3,048 m3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
349 WMax 139 W · Eco 88 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.htmlhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZW350e$629 · Amazon
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