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Epson Pro EX9270 vs Optoma ZH401e

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Epson Pro EX9270$999.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,100 lm ISO4,600 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.3–2.09:11.48–1.62:1
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$999.99$1,499
Best price
$999.99$899
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.6 m3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,100 lm ISO4,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
4,100 lm—
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.62 in—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Up to 16,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—DuraCore
Lamp power
230 W—
Replacement lamp
ELPLP97—
Light-source life
5,500 h normal · 12,000 h eco30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.09:11.48–1.62:1
Image size
31–304 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.61×Derived1.09×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.2 mm21.86–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.51–1.772.5–2.67
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
—VGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA4K UHD
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
—RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
—15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Casting
AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Smart home
HomeKit—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
309 × 282 × 90 mm274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
3,100 g2,900 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearPortrait, 360°
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power draw
Normal 349 W · Eco 187 WMax 170 W · Normal 170 W · Eco 120 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 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 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
1 yr (light source 3 mo)🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇫🇷 FR 5 yr
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EX9270_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/amVEXNMY0TqA9e6pFYo8iyCWQCiLznAEwmaBKoWh.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 Pro EX9270$999.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH401e$899 · Amazon
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