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Epson PowerLite 982W vs Panasonic PT-LB426

Epson PowerLite 982W is sharper and in stock. Panasonic PT-LB426 is lighter.

Epson PowerLite 982W$739.50 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-LB426
Key differences
White light outputISO
4,200 lm ISO (Max power)4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.38–2.24:11.48–1.78:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
$849—
Best price
$739.50—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–4.8 m3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,200 lm ISO (Max power)4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Colour light output
4,200 lm (Max power)—
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
Max 4,200 lm · Normal 3,600 lm · Eco 2,600 lm—
Eco brightness
62%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in0.63 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
Up to 16,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
230 W230 W
Replacement lamp
ELPLP97ET-LAL510
Light-source life
6,500 h normal · 17,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.38–2.24:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
29–280 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-corner4-corner
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
1080p—
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control4, Crestron, AMX—
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W10 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
302 × 293 × 105 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
3,100 g2,900 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 9 mm screwsM4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 354 W · Normal 354 W · Eco 235 WMax 300 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇪🇺 EU 5 yr—
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194378
Spare parts
Lamp ELPLP97 · Air filter ELPAF54 · Mount ELPMBPJGLamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Epson PowerLite 982W$739.50 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-LB426