Epson Home Cinema 980 vs Optoma HD146X

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	Epson Home Cinema 980 MSRP $799	Optoma HD146X
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Technology brand	3LCD	DLP
Number of imaging devices	3	—
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	0.47 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Colour wheel segments	—	RYGCWB
Optics
Throw ratio	1.21–1.45:1	1.47–1.62:1
Projection distance table	34″: 0.89–1.08 m · 60″: 1.6–1.92 m · 100″: 2.68–3.22 m · 150″: 4.04–4.85 m · 200″: 5.39–6.48 m · 337″: 9.11–10.93 m	40″: 1.3–1.4 m · 50″: 1.6–1.8 m · 60″: 2–2.2 m · 70″: 2.3–2.5 m · 80″: 2.6–2.9 m · 90″: 2.9–3.2 m · 100″: 3.3–3.6 m · 120″: 3.9–4.3 m · 150″: 4.9–5.4 m · 200″: 6.5–7.2 m · 250″: 8.1–9 m · 280″: 9.1–10 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.2×	1.1×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed offset	—	116%
Focal length	16.9–20.28 mm	15.59–17.14 mm
F-number	1.49–1.72	2.1–2.31
Image size range	34–337 in	28–301 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	-40–40°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	—
Corner / warp correction	4pt	—
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp wattage	230 W	240 W
Light source life	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h	Bright: 4,000 h · Dynamic: 15,000 h · Eco: 10,000 h
Life definition	—	Unspecified
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Light-source dimming	—	Dynamic frame
Brightness
ISO light output	4,000 lm	—
ANSI lumens	—	3,600 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	4,000 lm (colour)	—
Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner)	—	80%
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	16,000:1	25,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris	—
Colour
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit	30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	—	6-axis
ISF certified	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Input lag (rated)	—	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms
Audio
Speaker power	2 W	3 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	2	1
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI1: HDMI; HDMI2: HDMI	HDMI: HDMI 1.4a
Horizontal scan frequency	—	15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	23.98–60 Hz	24–85 Hz
USB media playback	Yes	—
3D
3D support	—	Yes
3D sync method	—	DLP-Link
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Glasses included	—	0
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A)	Min: 26 dB(A) · Max: 28 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity	—	10–85%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m	3,000 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	349 W	325 W
Power consumption by mode	Normal: 349 W · Eco: 241 W	Typical bright: 295 W · Max bright: 325 W · Typical eco: 215 W · Max eco: 240 W
Standby power	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby power	2 W	—
Physical & installation
Width	309 mm	316 mm
Depth	282 mm	244 mm
Height	90 mm	109 mm
Weight	3.1 kg	2.8 kg
Mount hole pattern	—	Thread: M4
Air filter	Replaceable	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	—	RG2
Safety & market certifications	FCC	FCC, CE
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr	🇺🇸 US 1 yr
Light-source warranty	90-day limited lamp warranty	90 days
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65868/EN/index.html	—
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide
Remote type	—	IR