Epson PowerLite 685W vs Panasonic PT-LB356

Epson PowerLite 685W is brighter, sharper and quieter. Panasonic PT-LB356 is lighter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,500 lm ISO (Normal power)	3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.28–0.37:1	1.48–1.78:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,390	—
Best price
Best price	$1,012.85	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.60–0.80 m	3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,500 lm ISO (Normal power)	3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	3,500 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 3,500 lm · Eco 2,900 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	83%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.63 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 14,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	8 bit
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	250 W	230 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP91	ET-LAL510
Light-source life
Light-source life	5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco	10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.28–0.37:1	1.48–1.78:1
Image size
Image size	60–100 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.2×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	3.7 mm	19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.6	1.6–1.76
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	3°	35°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	3°	35°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI	2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, Microphone	3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
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)	367 × 400 × 149 mm	335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
Weight	5,700 g	2,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	2,700 m
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 373 W · Eco 324 W	Max 300 W
Standby
Standby	0.23 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.2 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr (light source 3 mo)	—
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd50650.pdf	—
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp ELPLP91 · Air filter ELPAF49 · Mount ELPMB46	Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries

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