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Epson PowerLite 815E vs Optoma ZU500USTe

Epson PowerLite 815E
Epson PowerLite 815E
MSRP $3,662
Optoma ZU500USTe
Optoma ZU500USTe
MSRP $4,349
Key differences
White light output5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio0.16–0.22:10.25:1
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $3,662MSRP $4,349
Room fit
Distance to screen0.35–0.49 m0.54 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,000 lmDerived5,000 lmDerived
White light output5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)5,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output5,000 lm (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Brightness uniformity—85%
Brightness by modeNormal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm—
Eco brightness70%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrastOver 2,500,000:1100,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light engine—DuraCore
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco30,000 h
Life defined as50% brightness—
Light output controlContinuousSteps
Constant brightness modeYesYes
Cool-down time—10 s
Optics
Throw ratio0.16–0.22:10.25:1
Image size80–160 in132–155 in
Projection offset—117%
ZoomDigitalNone
Focal length2.3 mm3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.8—
FocusManualManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical keystone—10°
Horizontal keystone—10°
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lensNo—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs+ HDBaseT+ VGA
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Audio inputs—3.5 mm, Microphone
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 2Class 1
Control-system driversCrestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan—15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
EthernetYesYes
CastingMiracast—
Audio
Speaker power16 W10 W
Speakers21
LayoutStereoMono
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)695 × 341 × 145 mm383 × 318 × 111 mm
Weight12,500 g5,800 g
ColoursBlack—
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mmM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filterReplaceable—
Ingress protection—IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawNormal 398 W · Eco 296 WMax 400 W
Standby0.4 W0.5 W
Networked standby2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 36 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 (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63352.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/b79db040-9ffd-4f59-892d-cbbed63daaed.pdf
Spare partsAir filter V13H134AE0 · Mount V12HB12010—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote—IR · backlit