Epson PowerLite L690SE vs Optoma ZU607TST
 Epson PowerLite L690SEMSRP $5,710 |  Optoma ZU607TSTMSRP $7,349 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 6,000 lm ISO | — |
| Throw ratio | 0.5–0.7:1 | 0.58:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 8.2 msDerived |
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $5,710 | MSRP $7,349 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.1–1.5 m | 1.2 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 6,000 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 6,000 lm ISO | — |
| Colour light output | 6,000 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 6,000 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | 88% | 85% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| 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 | Up to 5,000,000:1 | 300,000:1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | — | Blue laser + phosphor |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h max · 20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco | 30,000 h max |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.5–0.7:1 | 0.58:1 |
| Image size | 100–500 in | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | — | 100% |
| Zoom | Optical | None |
| Zoom ratio | 1.4×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 7.54–10.55 mm | 8.51 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8–2 | 2.75 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | -100–110% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | ±4% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 15° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 15° |
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 8.2 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | — | 16.2 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | HDBaseT | + VGA, + Composite, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | — | 4K UHD |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + 12 V trigger |
| PJLink | Class 2 | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | + Control4, Crestron, AMX | Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 15 W |
| Speakers | 0 | 2 |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 440 × 304 × 122 mm | 374 × 302 × 117 mm |
| Weight | 9,299 g | 6,300 g |
| Colours | + White | + Black |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear | + Portrait, + 360° |
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, screws ≥ 5 mm |
| Dust filter | Replaceable | — |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X (light engine) |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 10–85%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 432 W · Normal 432 W · Eco 313 W | Max 366 W · Eco 240 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 2.4 W | — |
| Power supply | Built in | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| FDA laser notice | — | Notice 57 |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80ae7bb1-53fa-45d2-b243-bbaeb215462c.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual |
| Remote | — | Backlit |