Epson PowerLite L890E vs Optoma ProScene ZU920T

	Epson PowerLite L890E MSRP $5,811	Optoma ProScene ZU920T MSRP $12,799
Key differences
White light output	8,000 lm ISO	8,200 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.25–2:1
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Max 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $5,811	MSRP $12,799
Room fit
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	2.7–4.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	8,000 lmDerived	8,200 lmDerived
White light output	8,000 lm ISO	8,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output	8,000 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	9,800 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
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine	—	DuraCore
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control	Continuous	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.25–2:1
Image size	50–500 in	50–300 in
Projection offset	—	50%
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	18.72–29.59 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	—
Focus	Manual	—
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±55%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±25%
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens	No	No
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	—
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	15.38–91.15 kHz
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	None
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	10 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 × 433 × 176 mm
Weight	8,482 g	13,997 g
Orientations	+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear	+ Portrait, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	—
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity	—	10–85%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	—
Power draw	Normal 470 W · Eco 341 W	Max 505 W
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2.4 W	—
Power supply	—	Built in
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 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	3 yr
User manual	—	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/0IpD9LHLfKhvLaojoVAVdxCNA9M3l5rcQIXIfU8B.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	—