Epson Lifestudio Grand vs Optoma GT3500HDR
 Epson Lifestudio Grand$2,299.99 |  Optoma GT3500HDR$1,499 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 3,600 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) | — |
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 8.6 msDerived |
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Price | $2,299.99 | $1,499 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 0.55 m | 0.56 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,600 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 3,600 lm ISO (Dynamic mode) | — |
| Colour light output | 3,600 lm (Dynamic mode) | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 3,800 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 75% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.62 in | — |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | — |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | 4K PRO-UHD | — |
| Addressable resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | Over 5,000,000:1 | 500,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bitDerived |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light engine | — | DuraCore |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Light output control | Steps | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.25:1 | 0.25:1 |
| Image size | 60–120 in | 80–130 in |
| Projection offset | — | 120% |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Focal length | 3.7 mm | 3.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.6 | 2.44 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | — | 5° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 5° |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz | 1080p: 120 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 120 HzDerived | 120 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | 120 HzDerived | — |
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 8.6 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | — | 17 msDerived |
| Gaming features | ALLM | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps) · HDMI 2.0 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 18 Gbps) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 3Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | — | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | None |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart platform | Google TV | None |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | 15 W |
| Speakers | 3 | 1 |
| Layout | 2.1 | Mono |
| Tuned by | Bose | — |
| Audio formats | Dolby Atmos | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + Optical, + HDMI eARC, + Bluetooth | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | eARCDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 467 × 400 × 133 mm | 327 × 328 × 110 mm |
| Weight | 7,400 g | 3,900 g |
| Colours | + Black, White | White |
| Orientations | Table, Rear, + Limited tilt | Table, + Ceiling, Rear |
| Dust filter | Replaceable | — |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 0–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Normal 278 W · Eco 186 W | Max 173 W · Normal 173 W · Eco 119 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 2 W | — |
| Power supply | — | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A) | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | — |
| Marks | FCC, + UL | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 yr | 1 yr |
| User manual | https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS670_EN_EAI.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/2b071968-2260-4f13-b1f5-cd54bcb1686f.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide |
| Remote | Bluetooth | IR |