Epson PowerLite 1290 vs Optoma ZH401e

Optoma ZH401e is brighter, quieter and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite 1290$912 · Amazon Buy	Optoma ZH401e$899 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,100 lm ISO	4,600 lm ISO
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3–2.09:1	1.48–1.62:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$986	$1,499
Best price
Best price	$912	$899
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.6 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,100 lm ISO	4,600 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,100 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.62 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	DuraCore
Lamp power
Lamp power	230 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	5,500 h normal · 12,000 h eco	30,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3–2.09:1	1.48–1.62:1
Image size
Image size	31–304 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	18.2–29.1 mm	21.86–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.51–1.77	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 1
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
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)	309 × 282 × 90 mm	274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
Weight	3,100 g	2,900 g
Colours
Colours	Black	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	3 × M4	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 349 W · Eco 241 W	Max 170 W · Normal 170 W · Eco 120 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇫🇷 FR 5 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/amVEXNMY0TqA9e6pFYo8iyCWQCiLznAEwmaBKoWh.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp V13H010L97 · Air filter V13H134A54	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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Optoma ZH401e$899 · Amazon

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