Epson PowerLite L790SE vs Optoma ProScene ZU820TST
 Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349 |  Optoma ProScene ZU820TSTMSRP $13,999 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 7,000 lm ISO | 6,900 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 0.79–1.36:1 | 0.75–0.95:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $6,349 | MSRP $13,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.7–2.9 m | 1.6–2.0 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 7,000 lmDerived | 6,900 lmDerived |
| White light output | 7,000 lm ISO | 6,900 lm ANSI |
| Colour light output | 7,000 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 8,200 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | 88% | 95% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 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 | Up to 5,000,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| 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) |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 30,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Light output control | Continuous | Continuous |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.79–1.36:1 | 0.75–0.95:1 |
| Image size | 60–400 in | 50–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.72×Derived | 1.27×Derived |
| Focal length | 11.6–19.9 mm | 11.11–14.16 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.1 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | ±50% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | ±15% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 5 |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 15° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Other video inputs | HDBaseT | + VGA, HDBaseT |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger |
| PJLink | Class 2 | — |
| Control-system drivers | + Control4, Crestron, AMX | Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 26–135 kHz | 15.38–91.15 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23.98–60 Hz | 24–85 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 |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 440 × 304 × 122 mm | 486 × 395 × 186 mm |
| Weight | 9,298 g | 12,600 g |
| Colours | + White | + Black |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear, 360° | + Portrait, 360° |
| Ceiling mount | 4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing | M4, screws ≥ 8 mm |
| Dust filter | Replaceable | — |
| Ingress protection | — | IP5X (light engine) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 10–85%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m | — |
| Power draw | 470 W | Max 520 W · Eco 260 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 2.4 W | — |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 90–264 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | Notice 57 |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 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 | — |
| Remote | — | Backlit |