Epson PowerLite 775F vs Sony VPL-PHZ51

Epson PowerLite 775F is $443.58 cheaper and lighter. Sony VPL-PHZ51 is sharper and quieter.

	Epson PowerLite 775F$2,244.67 · Amazon Buy	Sony VPL-PHZ51$2,688.25 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,100 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.25–0.35:1	1.23–1.97:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,247	—
Best price
Best price	$2,244.67	$2,688.25
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.55–0.77 m	2.6–4.2 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,100 lm ISO	—
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,100 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	5,300 lm
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 4,100 lm · Eco 2,800 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	68%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.64 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	Whole-image	Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 2,500,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, Custom
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	B 455 nm	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.25–0.35:1	1.23–1.97:1
Image size
Image size	60–150 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	3.7 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.6	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	±15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	3°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	3°	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	3 × HDMI	2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	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
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	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)	356 × 395 × 133 mm	422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	5,900 g	6,800 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 277 W · Eco 208 W	Max 463 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 W	1 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)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 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	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h	5 yr
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63099.pdf	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html
Spare parts
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134A60 · Mount V12HA06A05	—
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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