Epson PowerLite L790SE vs Sony VPL-FHZ85
 Epson PowerLite L790SEMSRP $6,349 |  $5,995 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 7,000 lm ISO | 7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) |
| Throw ratio | 0.79–1.36:1 | 1.39–2.23:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $6,349 | $5,995 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.7–2.9 m | 3.0–4.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 7,000 lmDerived | 7,300 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 7,000 lm ISO | 7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) |
| Colour light output | 7,000 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity | 88% | — |
| Brightness by mode | — | Max 7,300 lm · Normal 5,840 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.67 in | 0.76 in |
| Panel alignment | — | Zone-by-zone |
| 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 | — |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 8 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Continuous | Continuous |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.79–1.36:1 | 1.39–2.23:1 |
| Image size | 60–400 in | 40–600 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.72×Derived | 1.6×Derived |
| Focal length | 11.6–19.9 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.1 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Vertical lens shift | ±50% | -5–70% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±20% | ±32% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 30° |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | — | Yes |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) | HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Other video inputs | HDBaseT | + VGA, HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | — | DCI 4K |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 2 | — |
| Control-system drivers | + Control4, Crestron, + AMX | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 26–135 kHz | 15–92 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23.98–60 Hz | 24–92 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | None |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Miracast | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | — |
| Speakers | 1 | 0 |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 440 × 304 × 122 mm | 460 × 517 × 174 mm |
| Weight | 9,298 g | 13,000 g |
| Colours | White | + Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, + Rear, + 360° | Table, Ceiling |
| Ceiling mount | 4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing | — |
| Exhaust | — | Side |
| Dust filter | Replaceable | Replaceable |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–45°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | 470 W | Max 506 W · Normal 506 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 2.4 W | 16 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | — |
| Risk group | RG2 | — |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | — |
| Marks | FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr | 5 yr or 12,000 h |
| User manual | https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EBL890E_EN_EAI.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html |
| Spare parts | Air filter V13H134AF0 · Mount V12H809001 · Mount V12H808001 | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide |