Epson Home Cinema 1080 vs Optoma UHZ36
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| Epson Home Cinema 1080 MSRP $749.99 | Optoma UHZ36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.61 in | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | — | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | — | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.02–1.23:1 | 1.21–1.59:1 |
| Projection distance table | 30″: 0.67–0.81 m · 40″: 0.9–1.09 m · 50″: 1.13–1.36 m · 60″: 1.35–1.64 m · 80″: 1.81–2.19 m · 100″: 2.27–2.75 m · 150″: 3.42–4.13 m · 200″: 4.57–5.51 m · 250″: 5.71–6.9 m · 300″: 6.86–8.28 m | 40″: 1.07–1.41 m · 50″: 1.34–1.76 m · 60″: 1.61–2.11 m · 70″: 1.88–2.46 m · 80″: 2.14–2.82 m · 90″: 2.41–3.17 m · 100″: 2.68–3.52 m · 120″: 3.21–4.22 m · 150″: 4.02–5.28 m · 180″: 4.82–6.34 m · 200″: 5.36–7.04 m · 250″: 6.7–8.8 m · 300″: 8.04–10.56 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2× | 1.3× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Fixed offset | — | 105% |
| Focal length | 14.06–16.82 mm | 12.81–16.74 mm |
| F-number | 1.58–1.7 | 1.94–2.23 |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 30–300 in | 28–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | 210 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp, ELPLP97 | — |
| Lamp wattage | 210 W | — |
| Light source life | Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h | Eco: 30,000 h |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | 90 s |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 3,400 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 3,400 lm (colour) | — |
| Brightness by mode | Normal: 3,400 lm · Eco: 2,200 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 80% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 16,000:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | — |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, BT.1886 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | 30 bit |
| Filmmaker Mode | — | Yes |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | — | Adjustable |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | No | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 60 Hz | — |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.4 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 2 W | 15 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC |
| HDMI ARC | — | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | 3840 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI1: HDMI; HDMI2: HDMI | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0 |
| Audio input terminals | Rca | — |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–255 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 24–120 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | — | Yes |
| LAN control | — | No |
| 12 V trigger | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | None | — |
| Casting | Miracast | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | No |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A) | Eco: 28 dB(A) · Bright: 33 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | 3,048 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | — | 173 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Normal: 345 W · Eco: 235 W | Eco typical: 85 W · Eco max: 98 W · Bright typical: 150 W · Bright max: 173 W |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 2 W | — |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 302 mm | 274 mm |
| Depth | 249 mm | 216 mm |
| Height | 87 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 2.8 kg | 3.4 kg |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9 · Hole count: 3 | — |
| Air filter | Replaceable | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 Consumer Laser Product |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇵🇷 PR 2 yr | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 90 days (limited) | — |
| User manual | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59124.pdf | — |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | — | Backlit |