Epson PowerLite L265F vs NEC NP610

Epson PowerLite L265F is brighter, sharper and in stock. NEC NP610 is $1,030 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon Buy	NEC NP610$264.99 · Amazon · Used Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,600 lm ISO	3,500 lm ISO (Bright mode)
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	500:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,416	$1,799
Best price
Best price	$1,294.99	$264.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	—
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,600 lm ISO	3,500 lm ISO (Bright mode)
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,600 lm	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.63 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	4:3Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	500:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	8 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	6
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	230 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	NP07LP
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	—
Image size
Image size	31–310 in	21–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	18.2–29.1 mm	19.8–23.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.51–1.77	1.7–2
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	—
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	1600 × 1200
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	7 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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)	325 × 299 × 90 mm	308 × 262 × 93.5 mm
Weight
Weight	4,200 g	2,990 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 W	Max 312 W · Normal 312 W · Eco 237 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	10 W
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 27 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/NP610_manual_E.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap, Carry case, Software CD
Remote
Remote	—	IR

Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon

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NEC NP610$264.99 · Amazon · Used

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