Epson PowerLite L690U vs LG CineBeam GRU510N

Epson PowerLite L690U is $1,012.60 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR. LG CineBeam GRU510N is quieter.

	Epson PowerLite L690U$2,946.17 · Amazon Buy	LG CineBeam GRU510N$3,958.77 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	6,500 lm ISO	5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,515	$3,999.99
Best price
Best price	$2,946.17	$3,958.77
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	—
Picture
White light output
White light output	6,500 lm ISO	5,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	6,500 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	—
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	—	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	HDR10
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	Up to 20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	—
Image size
Image size	50–500 in	40–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±20%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	—
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	—	Miracast, DLNA
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 ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	370 × 326 × 156 mm
Weight
Weight	8,210 g	9,700 g
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W	Max 380 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Max 29 dB(A) · Normal 27 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11330.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Warranty card
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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