Epson PowerLite L890E vs Panasonic PT-REQ80

	Epson PowerLite L890E MSRP $5,811	Panasonic PT-REQ80
Key differences
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 8,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.36–2.1:1
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $5,811	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	2.9–4.5 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	8,000 lmDerived	8,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	8,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 8,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output	8,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	88%	90%
Brightness by mode	—	Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 6,400 lm
Eco brightness	—	80%Derived
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.67 in	0.8 in
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	3840 × 2400Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2400
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	25,000:1
HDR
HDR formats	+ HDR10, HLG	HLG
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	Continuous	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.36–2.1:1
Image size	50–500 in	70–1,000 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.54×Derived
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	23.9–37.2 mm
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	1.84–2.31
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±50%	±60%
Horizontal lens shift	±20%	±29%
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	No	Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	240 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT	—
Max input resolution	—	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan	26–135 kHz	27–292 kHz
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	—
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	—
Speakers	1	—
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	498 × 648 × 212 mm
Weight	8,482 g	28,700 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360°
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	—
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	—	10–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	4,200 m
Power draw	Normal 470 W · Eco 341 W	Max 760 W · Normal 595 W · Eco 470 W
Standby	0.3 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2.4 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 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks	—	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	—
User manual	—	https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/212059
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries