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Epson PowerLite L790U vs Optoma ZH520

Epson PowerLite L790U is sharper and in stock. Optoma ZH520 is $750 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

Epson PowerLite L790U$3,449 · Amazon
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Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699
Key differences
White light output
7,300 lm ISO—
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,502$2,699
Best price
$3,449—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
7,300 lm ISO—
Colour light output
7,300 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
88%75%
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—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 ecoUp to 30,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
ContinuousSteps
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
50–500 in30.72–320 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.72.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±50%None
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
HDBaseT—
Max input resolution
—4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control4, Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
23.98–60 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
8,664 g3,402 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacingM4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
3,048 m2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 415 W · Eco 305 WMax 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—19.5 V
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57Notice 57
Marks
FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr3 yr (light source 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.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134AF0 · Mount V12H809001 · Mount V12H808001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Epson PowerLite L790U$3,449 · Amazon
Buy
Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699