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Epson PowerLite L690E vs Sharp XP-P721Q-W

Epson PowerLite L690E is $2,072.98 cheaper, sharper and quieter. Sharp XP-P721Q-W is brighter and in stock.

Epson PowerLite L690EMSRP $4,169
Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.25–2:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,169—
Best price
—$6,241.98
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m2.8–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,500 lm ISO7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
6,500 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
ContinuousContinuous
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.25–2:1
Image size
50–500 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm18.7–29.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.72–2.4
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±50%±55%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±25%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Lens memory slots
—5
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Grid warp
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
23.98–60 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6None
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W20 W
Speakers
12
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm486 × 433 × 186 mm
Weight
8,210 g14,700 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,048 m3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
415 WMax 530 W · Normal 530 W · Eco 285 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 WUp to 2 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
—CE, UKCA
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12438.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
Epson PowerLite L690EMSRP $4,169
Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
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