Epson Home Cinema 1100 vs Optoma HZ41

Optoma HZ41 is $50 cheaper, brighter and quieter.

	Epson Home Cinema 1100$949.99 · Amazon Buy	Optoma HZ41$899.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,400 lm ISO	4,600 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1–1.21:1	1.48–1.62:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.6 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$949.99	—
Best price
Best price	$949.99	$899.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.2–2.7 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,400 lm ISO	4,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	3,400 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	—	ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	DuraCore
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	30,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1–1.21:1	1.48–1.62:1
Image size
Image size	31–305 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.21×Derived	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	14.06–16.82 mm	21.26–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.58–1.7	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 1
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Casting
Casting	Miracast	—
Smart home
Smart home	HomeKit	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 249 × 87 mm	274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
Weight	2,800 g	2,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	3 × M4, 9 mm screws	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 349 W · Normal 349 W · Eco 241 W	Max 170 W · Eco 120 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
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 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Hazard distance
Hazard distance	—	1 m
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_HomeCinema1100_EN_EAI.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/tncPPIq985OQyQ4XlsG7kXnnInRyQmqgwsKYStyq.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
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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