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Epson PowerLite 815E vs Optoma ZH462

Epson PowerLite 815E
Epson PowerLite 815E
MSRP $3,662
Optoma ZH462
Optoma ZH462
MSRP $2,399
Key differences
White light output5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Throw ratio0.16–0.22:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag—8.6 msDerived
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $3,662MSRP $2,399
Room fit
Distance to screen0.35–0.49 m2.5–3.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,000 lmDerived—
White light output5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Colour light output5,000 lm (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—5,000 lm
Brightness uniformity—75%
Brightness by modeNormal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm—
Eco brightness70%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal—0.65 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrastOver 2,500,000:13,000,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)—6-axis
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h
Life defined as50% brightness—
Light output controlContinuousSteps
Constant brightness modeYes—
Cool-down time—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio0.16–0.22:11.13–1.47:1
Image size80–160 in30.72–320 in
Projection offset—116%
ZoomDigitalOptical
Zoom ratio—1.3×Derived
Focal length2.3 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.82.43–2.78
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift—None
Horizontal lens shift—None
Vertical keystone—30°
Horizontal keystone—30°
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lensNo—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Max input refresh—1080p: 120 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—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
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputsHDBaseT—
Max input resolutionDCI 4K—
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 2—
Control-system driversCrestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan—15–140 kHz
Vertical scan—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
EthernetYesYes
CastingMiracast—
Audio
Speaker power16 W15 W
Speakers21
LayoutStereo—
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)695 × 341 × 145 mm274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight12,500 g3,402 g
Colours+ Black+ White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, + 360°
Ceiling mount4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mmM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filterReplaceable—
Ingress protection—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH—
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m
Power drawNormal 398 W · Eco 296 WMax 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby0.4 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby2 W—
Power supply—External adapter
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1 (US: Class 1)Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Eye-protection sensorYes—
FDA laser noticeNotice 57Notice 57
MarksFCC, + ULFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr3 yr
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63352.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
Spare partsAir filter V13H134AE0 · Mount V12HB12010—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guidePower cord, + Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual
Remote—IR