Epson PowerLite L690SU vs Optoma ZU507TST

Optoma ZU507TST is $276.83 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite L690SU$4,127.77 · Amazon Buy	Optoma ZU507TST$3,850.94 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	6,200 lm ISO	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	0.58:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.2 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,661	$5,249
Best price
Best price	$4,127.77	$3,850.94
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.7–2.9 m	1.2 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	6,200 lm ISO	—
Colour light output
Colour light output	6,200 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	5,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	300,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10, HLG
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light engine
Light engine	—	DuraCore
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	0.58:1
Image size
Image size	60–400 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	110%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	None
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.72×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	11.6–19.9 mm	8.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.1	2.75
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	-100–110%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±4%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	15°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	15°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	VGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4, Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	Stereo
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	374 × 302 × 117 mm
Weight
Weight	9,979 g	5,300 g
Orientations
Orientations	—	Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	M4, screws ≥ 5 mm
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W	Max 366 W · Eco 240 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	—	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/98c447dd-b8c6-4e8f-a7e9-bfc55ea19fd3.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134AF0	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	—	IR · backlit

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Optoma ZU507TST$3,850.94 · Amazon

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