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Epson PowerLite L790SE vs Panasonic PT-FRQ60

Epson PowerLite L790SE is brighter, sharper and lighter. Panasonic PT-FRQ60 is $1,149.13 cheaper and in stock.

Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349
Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
0.79–1.36:11.46–2.93:1
Lowest input lag
—8 msDerived
HDR formats
—HLG
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$6,349—
Best price
—$5,199.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.7–2.9 m3.2–6.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
7,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%90%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,800 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Up to 5,000,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, Custom
HDR formats
—HLG
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Cool-down time
—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.79–1.36:11.46–2.93:1
Image size
60–400 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.72×Derived2.01×Derived
Focal length
11.6–19.9 mm21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.12–3.4
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±50%-48–71%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control4, Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz27–292 kHz
Vertical scan
23.98–60 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
9,298 g16,400 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m4,200 m
Power draw
470 WMax 505 W · Normal 445 W · Eco 355 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCCFCC
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.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/205235
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134AF0 · Mount V12H809001 · Mount V12H808001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349
Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon
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