Epson PowerLite L690SU vs Sharp XP-P601Q-W

	Epson PowerLite L690SU MSRP $4,661	Sharp XP-P601Q-W $4,765.93
Key differences
White light outputISO	6,200 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO · 6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	1.25–2:1
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $4,661	$4,765.93
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	1.7–2.9 m	2.8–4.4 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	6,200 lmDerived	6,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	6,200 lm ISO	6,000 lm ISO · 6,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	6,200 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	88%	—
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	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Tone mapping	—	Adjustable
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
3D
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 eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	—	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	1.25–2:1
Image size	60–400 in	60–300 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.72×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length	11.6–19.9 mm	18.7–29.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.1	2–2.4
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±55%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±25%
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Lens memory slots	—	5
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	240 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K	—	60 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution	—	4K UHD
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers	+ Control4, Crestron, + AMX	Crestron
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	15–255 kHz
Vertical scan	—	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	None
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	20 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	486 × 433 × 186 mm
Weight	9,979 g	14,700 g
Colours	—	White
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm
Dust filter	—	None
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W	Max 530 W · Normal 530 W · Eco 285 W
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby	2.4 W	Up to 2 W
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks	—	CE, UKCA
Support & ownership
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://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12438.pdf
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134AF0	—
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote	—	IR