Epson PowerLite L265F vs Epson PowerLite 1781W

Epson PowerLite L265F is brighter, sharper and quieter. Epson PowerLite 1781W is $408.27 cheaper and lighter.

Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite 1781W$886.72 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO3,200 lm ISO
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.04–1.26:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,416$799
Best price
$1,294.99$886.72
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m2.2–2.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO3,200 lm ISO
Colour light output
4,600 lm3,200 lm
Brightness by mode
Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lmNormal 3,200 lm · Eco 1,900 lm
Eco brightness
70%Derived59%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:1Up to 10,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Lamp power
—214 W
Replacement lamp
—ELPLP94
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco4,000 h normal · 7,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.04–1.26:1
Image size
31–310 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.61×Derived1.21×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.1 mm13.52–16.22 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.51–1.771.58–1.7
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Auto setup
—Fit to screen
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Native 24p
—Via pulldown
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMIHDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
DCI 4K1080p
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232—
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Ethernet
Yes—
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W1 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
325 × 299 × 90 mm292 × 213 × 44 mm
Weight
4,200 g1,810 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 WNormal 309 W · Eco 217 W
Standby
0.5 W0.18 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCC, ULFCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr2 yr (light source 3 mo)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdfhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd52793.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp ELPLP94 · Air filter ELPAF53 · Mount ELPMB23
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, USB cable, Carry case, Software CD
Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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Epson PowerLite 1781W$886.72 · Amazon
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