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Epson PowerLite L690E vs Panasonic PT-RZ660

Epson PowerLite L690EEpson PowerLite L690E
MSRP $4,169
Panasonic PT-RZ660Panasonic PT-RZ660
$4,292.34
Key differences
White light outputISO6,500 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio1.35–2.2:11.7–2.4:1
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)35 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $4,169$4,292.34
Room fit
Distance to screen2.9–4.7 m3.7–5.2 m
Brightness
Rated brightness6,500 lmDerived6,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO6,500 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output6,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity88%—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.67 in0.67 in
On-screen resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)None
Contrast
Dynamic contrastOver 5,000,000:110,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Light-source dimming
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths—B 455 nmDerived
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Light output controlContinuous—
Constant brightness mode—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio1.35–2.2:11.7–2.4:1
Image size50–500 in50–600 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.63×Derived1.41×Derived
Focal length20–31.8 mm25.6–35.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.5–1.71.7–1.9
FocusManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift±50%-16–50%
Horizontal lens shift±20%-30–10%
Motorised lens shiftNo—
Vertical keystone30°40°
Horizontal keystone30°15°
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lens—Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived1Derived
Other video inputsHDBaseT+ VGA, HDBaseT, + SDI
Max input resolution4K UHDWUXGA
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 2Class 1
Control-system drivers—Crestron
Horizontal scan26–135 kHz—
Vertical scan23.98–60 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
EthernetYesYes
CastingAirPlay 2, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power10 W—
Speakers10
Audio outputs3.5 mm—
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)440 × 304 × 122 mm498 × 581 × 200 mm
Weight8,210 g23,100 g
Colours—Black, White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount—5 × M6, 12 mm screws
Dust filterReplaceable—
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m4,200 m
Power draw415 WMax 700 W
Standby0.3 W0.3 W
Networked standby2.4 W3 W
Power supply—Built in
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)35 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1 (US: Class 3R)
Risk groupRG2RG2
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr3 yr
User manualhttps://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2025-08/rz770_rz660_manual_en.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Lens cap, + Software CD