Epson PowerLite L265F vs ViewSonic PG706WU

Epson PowerLite L265F is in stock. ViewSonic PG706WU is $395.99 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PG706WUMSRP $899

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,600 lm ISO	4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	1.5–1.65:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	16 msDerived
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$1,416	$899
Best price
Best price	$1,294.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	3.2–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,600 lm ISO	4,000 lm ANSI
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	DLP
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	12,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	245 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	RLC-120
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	4,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	1.5–1.65:1
Image size
Image size	31–310 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	18.2–29.1 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.51–1.77	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Casting
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	10 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	312 × 222 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	4,200 g	2,800 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 W	355 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 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)	—
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
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-120
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cable	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable

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