Epson PowerLite L690U vs NEC NP-PE506WL

Epson PowerLite L690U is brighter, sharper and quieter. NEC NP-PE506WL is $547.17 cheaper.

	Epson PowerLite L690U$2,946.17 · Amazon Buy	NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.2–2.1:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,515	$2,483
Best price
Best price	$2,946.17	$2,399
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	2.6–4.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	5,200 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	6,500 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.64 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
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	20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	—	Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.2–2.1:1
Image size
Image size	50–500 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.75×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	17.42–28.99 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	1.7–2.21
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	0–55%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±26%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
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	405 × 358 × 137 mm
Weight
Weight	8,210 g	7,850 g
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
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	—	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W	Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.2 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	0.7 W
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)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 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	—	UKCA, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	—	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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