Epson PowerLite L690E vs Epson PowerLite L690U

	Epson PowerLite L690E MSRP $4,169	Epson PowerLite L690U MSRP $3,515
Key differences
Price	MSRP $4,169	MSRP $3,515
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	2.9–4.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	6,500 lmDerived	6,500 lmDerived
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	6,500 lm ISO
Colour light output	6,500 lm	6,500 lm
Brightness uniformity	88%	88%
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.67 in
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	Over 5,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	Continuous	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.35–2.2:1
Image size	50–500 in	50–500 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.63×Derived
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	20–31.8 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	1.5–1.7
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±50%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±20%
Motorised lens shift	No	—
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Grid warp	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution	4K UHD	—
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2	—
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	26–135 kHz
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers	1	1
Layout	—	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	440 × 304 × 122 mm
Weight	8,210 g	8,210 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	—
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude	3,048 m	—
Power draw	415 W	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W
Standby	0.3 W	0.3 W
Networked standby	2.4 W	2.4 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	—
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	—