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Epson Lifestudio Grand vs Hisense PL2

Epson Lifestudio Grand is better for gaming, lighter and in stock. Hisense PL2 is $200.99 cheaper and quieter.

Epson Lifestudio Grand$2,699.99 · Amazon
Buy
Hisense PL2MSRP $2,499
Key differences
White light output
3,600 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)2,700 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Throw ratio
0.25:10.22:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, Dolby Vision
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)32 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,699.99$2,499
Best price
$2,699.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.55 m0.49 m
Picture
White light output
3,600 lm ISO (Dynamic mode)2,700 lm ANSI
Colour light output
3,600 lm (Dynamic mode)—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.62 in0.47 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zone—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
4K PRO-UHD—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
—3,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:12,000,000:1
Colour gamut
—DCI-P3 85%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, Dolby Vision
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture certifications
—Filmmaker Mode
3D
—Yes
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—X-Fusion
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h25,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Steps—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.25:10.22:1
Image size
60–120 in80–150 in
Zoom
DigitalNone
Focal length
3.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.6—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
—8-point
Grid warp
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Max input refresh
1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Max input resolution
DCI 4K—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control-system drivers
—Control4
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.25.3
Ethernet
—Yes
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-inChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2
Smart home
—Alexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker power
20 W30 W
Speakers
32
Layout
2.1Stereo
Tuned by
Bose—
Audio formats
Dolby AtmosDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Yes—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
467 × 400 × 133 mm531 × 335 × 120 mm
Weight
7,400 g8,500 g
Colours
Black, WhiteGrey
Orientations
Table, Rear, Limited tilt—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode—
Power draw
Normal 278 W · Eco 186 WMax 350 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz120–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
2 yr2 yr
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS670_EN_EAI.pdf—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BluetoothVoice
Epson Lifestudio Grand$2,699.99 · Amazon
Buy
Hisense PL2MSRP $2,499