Epson PowerLite L690SE vs Panasonic PT-FRQ60

	Epson PowerLite L690SE MSRP $5,710	Panasonic PT-FRQ60 $6,299.99
Key differences
White light outputISO	6,000 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	0.5–0.7:1	1.46–2.93:1
Lowest input lag	—	8 msDerived
HDR formats	—	HLG
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $5,710	$6,299.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	1.1–1.5 m	3.2–6.5 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	6,000 lmDerived	6,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	6,000 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	6,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	88%	90%
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,800 lm
Eco brightness	—	80%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.65 in
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift	—	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution	—	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	20,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, Custom
HDR
HDR formats	—	HLG
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	30,000 h max · 20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Cool-down time	—	0 s
Optics
Throw ratio	0.5–0.7:1	1.46–2.93:1
Image size	100–500 in	40–300 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.4×Derived	2.01×Derived
Focal length	7.54–10.55 mm	21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.8–2	2–3.4
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift	±50%	-48–71%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	-27–34%
Motorised lens shift	No	No
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	20°
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	240 HzDerived
Input lag	—	1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms
Lowest input lag	—	8 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	+ VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	+ Control4, Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan	—	27–292 kHz
Vertical scan	—	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers	0	0
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight	9,299 g	16,400 g
Colours	White	+ Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	—	5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	4,200 m
Power draw	Max 432 W · Normal 432 W · Eco 313 W	Max 505 W · Normal 445 W · Eco 355 W
Standby	0.3 W	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)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks	FCC	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 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	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/205235
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries