Epson EX3290 vs Philips ProPix 850

Epson EX3290 is $219.01 cheaper and in stock. Philips ProPix 850 is sharper.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	Philips ProPix 850MSRP $699

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	1,600:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.49–1.64:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	$699
Best price
Best price	$479.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	4,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	1,600:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	200 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	PPA3001
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.49–1.64:1
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	70–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 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	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	—
Control ports
Control ports	None	RS-232
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	None
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	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	302 × 218 × 99 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	2,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 9 mm screws	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	349 W	260 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 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://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20250907/9a1da8258e69466da511b35101160835.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, Warranty card
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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