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Epson PowerLite L690SE vs Panasonic PT-RQ6

Epson PowerLite L690SE is sharper and lighter. Panasonic PT-RQ6 is brighter and quieter.

Epson PowerLite L690SEMSRP $5,710
Panasonic PT-RQ6
Key differences
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO6,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.5–0.7:1—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,710—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.1–1.5 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO6,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output
6,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%90%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 6,500 lm · Eco 5,200 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
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
Up to 5,000,000:115,000:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
30,000 h max · 20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
0.5–0.7:1—
Image size
100–500 in50–600 in
Zoom
Optical—
Zoom ratio
1.4×Derived—
Focal length
7.54–10.55 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.8–2—
Focus
Manual—
Vertical lens shift
±50%—
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
30°45°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control4, Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
00
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm498 × 440 × 170 mm
Weight
9,299 g16,600 g
Colours
WhiteBlack
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Ingress protection
—IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m4,200 m
Power draw
Max 432 W · Normal 432 W · Eco 313 WMax 600 W · Normal 470 W · Eco 360 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 W—
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Marks
FCC—
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.pdfhttps://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/rq7/resources/pdf/manual/PT-RQ7_Series_manual_ENGLISH.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide—