Epson PowerLite L690E vs NEC NP-PA622U
 Epson PowerLite L690EMSRP $4,169 |  MSRP $6,599 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 6,500 lm ISO | 6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode) |
| Throw ratio | 1.35–2.2:1 | 1.5–3.02:1 |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Fan noise | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) | Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $4,169 | MSRP $6,599 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.9–4.7 m | 3.2–6.5 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,500 lmDerived | 6,200 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 6,500 lm ISO | 6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode) |
| Colour light output | 6,500 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity | 88% | — |
| Brightness by mode | — | Max 6,200 lm · Eco 4,960 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 80%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.67 in | 0.76 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Whole-image |
| 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 | 6,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 10 bit |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | — | 7 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
| 3D glasses sync | — | RF |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Lamp |
| Lamp power | — | 350 W |
| Replacement lamp | — | NP26LP |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 3,000 h normal · 4,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Light output control | Continuous | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.35–2.2:1 | 1.5–3.02:1 |
| Image size | 50–500 in | 30–500 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.63×Derived | 2.01×Derived |
| Focal length | 20–31.8 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.5–1.7 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | -10–50% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | ±30% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | — | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | HDBaseT | + VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + Wired IR |
| PJLink | Class 2 | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | — | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 26–135 kHz | 15–153 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23.98–60 Hz | 24–120 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 | 499 × 359 × 142 mm |
| Weight | 8,210 g | 8,400 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360° |
| Dust filter | Replaceable | Replaceable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m | 3,650 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | 415 W | Max 483 W · Normal 460 W · Eco 362 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.16 W |
| Networked standby | 2.4 W | 7.9 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 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | — |
| Marks | — | CE |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr | 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| User manual | https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf | https://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/PA622U_manual_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Lens cap, + Software CD |
| Remote | — | IR |