Epson PowerLite L790SE vs Sharp XP-A824U-B

Epson PowerLite L790SE is $1,706.43 cheaper and lighter. Sharp XP-A824U-B is brighter, quieter and in stock.

	Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349	Sharp XP-A824U-B$8,055.43 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	7,000 lm ISO	8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$6,349	—
Best price
Best price	—	$8,055.43
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	8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	7,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	88%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.76 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
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
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
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.79–1.36:1	—
Image size
Image size	60–400 in	—
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	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	±50%	-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±20%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4, Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	1	0
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	599 × 490 × 216 mm
Weight
Weight	9,298 g	24,100 g
Colours
Colours	White	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,650 m
Power draw
Power draw	470 W	Normal 615 W · Eco 560 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.28 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.4 W	0.8 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 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	FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf	https://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/d83415ceef9185fcef330746a17439ef/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-A-Series/Shared/Manuals/A104U+Series/Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Axx4U-W_manual_EN.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 batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	—	IR

Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349

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