Epson PowerLite L690U vs Epson PowerLite L790SE

	Epson PowerLite L690U MSRP $3,515	Epson PowerLite L790SE MSRP $6,349
Key differences
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	7,000 lm ISO
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	0.79–1.36:1
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $3,515	MSRP $6,349
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	1.7–2.9 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	6,500 lmDerived	7,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	7,000 lm ISO
Colour light output	6,500 lm	7,000 lm
Brightness uniformity	88%	88%
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
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	Over 5,000,000:1	Up to 5,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
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
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	0.79–1.36:1
Image size	50–500 in	60–400 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.72×Derived
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	11.6–19.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	1.7–2.1
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±50%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±20%
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	—	Control4, Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	26–135 kHz
Vertical scan	—	23.98–60 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	—	AirPlay 2, Miracast
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers	1	1
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	440 × 304 × 122 mm
Weight	8,210 g	9,298 g
Colours	—	White
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude	—	3,048 m
Power draw	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W	470 W
Standby	0.3 W	0.3 W
Networked standby	2.4 W	2.4 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 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	🇺🇸 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
Spare parts	—	Air filter V13H134AF0 · Mount V12H809001 · Mount V12H808001
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide