Epson PowerLite L690U vs Panasonic PT-RQ6

	Epson PowerLite L690U MSRP $3,515	Panasonic PT-RQ6
Key differences
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	6,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	—
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $3,515	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	6,500 lmDerived	6,500 lmDerived
White light outputISO	6,500 lm ISO	6,500 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output	6,500 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	88%	90%
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 6,500 lm · Eco 5,200 lm
Eco brightness	—	80%Derived
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	Over 5,000,000:1	15,000:1
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 · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	—
Image size	50–500 in	50–600 in
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	—
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	—
Focus	Manual	—
Vertical lens shift	±50%	—
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	—
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Vertical keystone	30°	45°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	240 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	—
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers	1	0
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	498 × 440 × 170 mm
Weight	8,210 g	16,600 g
Colours	—	Black
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing	—
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	—	10–80%RH
Altitude	—	4,200 m
Power draw	Normal 415 W · Eco 305 W	Max 600 W · Normal 470 W · Eco 360 W
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	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 34 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual	—	https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/products/rq7/resources/pdf/manual/PT-RQ7_Series_manual_ENGLISH.pdf