Epson PowerLite L890E vs Optoma ProScene ZU820TNL

	Epson PowerLite L890E MSRP $5,811	Optoma ProScene ZU820TNL MSRP $4,999
Key differences
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,800 lm ISO · 7,400 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	—
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 36 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $5,811	MSRP $4,999
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	8,000 lmDerived	8,800 lmDerived
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,800 lm ISO · 7,400 lm ANSI
Colour light output	8,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	88%	95%
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	—
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	Over 5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light engine	—	DuraCore Laser
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	—
Image size	50–500 in	—
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	—
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	—
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±50%	—
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	—
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Lens memory slots	—	5
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens	No	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	—	HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	+ VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger
PJLink	Class 2	Class 1
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	—
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	None
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	20 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	486 × 376 × 185 mm
Weight	8,482 g	12,601 g
Orientations	+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear	+ 360°
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	—
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	—
Altitude	3,048 m	—
Power draw	Normal 470 W · Eco 341 W	Max 598 W
Standby	0.3 W	—
Networked standby	2.4 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	90–264 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks	—	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual	—	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/LB1C8hGZpjkehqqLMF8GtQVYyc4eWqkBhrj9Bny8.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	—
Remote	—	Backlit