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Epson PowerLite 905 vs Panasonic PT-LB356

Epson PowerLite 905 is quieter. Panasonic PT-LB356 is brighter and lighter.

Epson PowerLite 905$235 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-LB356
Key differences
White light outputISO
3,000 lm ISO (Normal power)3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.38–2.24:11.48–1.78:1
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Best price
$235—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8–4.6 m3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,000 lm ISO (Normal power)3,300 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Colour light output
3,000 lm (Normal power)—
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
Normal 3,000 lm · Eco 2,400 lm—
Eco brightness
80%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.63 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
2,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
8 bit8 bit
3D
No—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W230 W
Replacement lamp
—ET-LAL510
Light-source life
5,000 h normal · 6,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Warm-up time
Up to 30 s—
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.38–2.24:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.62×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.2 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.51–1.991.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W10 W
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
345 × 263 × 93 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
3,350 g2,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,286 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 313 W · Normal 313 W · Eco 264 WMax 300 W
Standby
0.29 W0.5 W
Networked standby
8.9 W—
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, UL—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr—
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/pdf/pl92__/pl92__ug.pdf—
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, VGA cable, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Epson PowerLite 905$235 · Amazon · Used
Buy
Panasonic PT-LB356