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Epson Home Cinema 980 vs Optoma HZ41

Epson Home Cinema 980 is $100 cheaper. Optoma HZ41 is brighter, quieter and lighter.

Epson Home Cinema 980$799.99 · Amazon
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Optoma HZ41$899.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO4,600 lm ISO
Throw ratio
1.21–1.45:11.48–1.62:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
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
$799—
Best price
$799.99$899.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–3.2 m3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,000 lm ISO4,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
4,000 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
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Picture certifications
—ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—DuraCore
Lamp power
230 W—
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco30,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.21–1.45:11.48–1.62:1
Image size
34–337 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.09×Derived
Focal length
16.9–20.28 mm21.26–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.722.5–2.67
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
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
23.98–60 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
2 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
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 349 W · Normal 349 W · Eco 241 WMax 170 W · Eco 120 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 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
—RG2
Hazard distance
—1 m
Marks
FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
2 yr (light source 3 mo)—
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65868/EN/index.htmlhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/tncPPIq985OQyQ4XlsG7kXnnInRyQmqgwsKYStyq.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 Home Cinema 980$799.99 · Amazon
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Optoma HZ41$899.99 · Amazon
Buy