Epson PowerLite 815E vs LG ProBeam BF60RG

Epson PowerLite 815E is in stock. LG ProBeam BF60RG is $299.99 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite 815E$3,298.99 · Amazon Buy	LG ProBeam BF60RG MSRP $2,999

Key differences
White light output
White light output	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)	6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.16–0.22:1	1.3–2.08:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,662	$2,999
Best price
Best price	$3,298.99	—
Room fit
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.35–0.49 m	2.8–4.5 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)	6,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	5,000 lm (Normal power, Dynamic mode)	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 2,500,000:1	3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	—	Dynamic
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	Up to 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	0.16–0.22:1	1.3–2.08:1
Image size
Image size	80–160 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	2.3 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	±50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±20%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	No
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
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, AMX	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	webOS
OS version
OS version	—	6
Storage
Storage	—	8 GB
Casting
Casting	Miracast	Miracast
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	ARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	695 × 341 × 145 mm	370 × 290 × 156 mm
Weight
Weight	12,500 g	9,200 g
Colours
Colours	Black	White, Grey
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	M4
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 398 W · Eco 296 W	Max 460 W
Standby
Standby	0.4 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	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 26 dB(A)	Max 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1 (US: Class 1)	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63352.pdf	—
Spare parts
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134AE0 · Mount V12HB12010	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual

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