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Epson PowerLite 815E vs Optoma ZH520

Epson PowerLite 815E is in stock. Optoma ZH520 is $599.99 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

Epson PowerLite 815E$3,298.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699
Key differences
White light output
5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Throw ratio
0.16–0.22:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,662$2,699
Best price
$3,298.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.35–0.49 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Colour light output
5,000 lm (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Brightness by mode
Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Dynamic contrast
Over 2,500,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 30,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
ContinuousSteps
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.16–0.22:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
80–160 in30.72–320 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
2.3 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.82.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
HDBaseT—
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W15 W
Speakers
21
Layout
Stereo—
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
695 × 341 × 145 mm274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
12,500 g3,402 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mmM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 398 W · Eco 296 WMax 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby
0.4 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—19.5 V
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1 (US: Class 1)Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57Notice 57
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63352.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134AE0 · Mount V12HB12010—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Epson PowerLite 815E$3,298.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699