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Epson PowerLite 815E vs Optoma ZH521

Epson PowerLite 815E is in stock. Optoma ZH521 is brighter and lighter.

Epson PowerLite 815E$3,298.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH521
Key differences
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)5,500 lm ISO
Throw ratio
0.16–0.22:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,662—
Best price
$3,298.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.35–0.49 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)5,500 lm ISO
Colour light output
5,000 lm (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Brightness by mode
Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
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—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.16–0.22:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
80–160 in30–306 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.3×Derived
Focal length
2.3 mm16.9–21.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.82.43–2.78
Focus
Manual—
Vertical keystone
—30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMX—
Horizontal scan
—15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Ethernet
Yes—
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 × 114 mm
Weight
12,500 g2,900 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm—
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Ingress protection
—IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m
Power draw
Normal 398 W · Eco 296 WMax 210 W · Eco 147 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
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1 (US: Class 1)—
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63352.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/K9MwpgPSz59vAXkTCNNs6i6XlKNiiRBCCcHAz398.pdf
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134AE0 · Mount V12HB12010—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Epson PowerLite 815E$3,298.99 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH521