Epson PowerLite L790SE vs Optoma ProScene ZU920TNL

Epson PowerLite L790SE is lighter. Optoma ProScene ZU920TNL is brighter.

	Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349	Optoma ProScene ZU920TNLMSRP $6,499

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	7,000 lm ISO	9,800 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$6,349	$6,499
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.7–2.9 m	—
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	7,000 lm ISO	9,800 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	7,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	95%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	—
Image size
Image size	60–400 in	—
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	50%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.72×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	11.6–19.9 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.1	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4, Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
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	486 × 376 × 185 mm
Weight
Weight	9,298 g	12,601 g
Colours
Colours	White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	—
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	470 W	Max 598 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 38 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/7AigdapsFjCkoDiXCrq5lMp9XkpEEkZkeAlu5d4C.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Air filter V13H134AF0 · Mount V12H809001 · Mount V12H808001	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote
Remote
Remote	—	Backlit