Epson PowerLite L890E vs Sony VPL-FHZ85

	Epson PowerLite L890E MSRP $5,811	Sony VPL-FHZ85 $5,995
Key differences
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Throw ratio	1.35–2.2:1	1.39–2.23:1
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $5,811	$5,995
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	3.0–4.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	8,000 lmDerived	7,300 lmDerived
White light outputISO	8,000 lm ISO	7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Colour light output	8,000 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	Over 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
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
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	1.35–2.2:1	1.39–2.23:1
Image size	50–500 in	40–600 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.63×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length	20–31.8 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	1.5–1.7	—
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	Yes
Interchangeable lens	No	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	—	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
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	440 × 304 × 122 mm	460 × 517 × 174 mm
Weight	8,482 g	13,000 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, + Rear	Table, Ceiling
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 9 mm	—
Exhaust	—	Side
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–45°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	High-altitude mode
Power draw	Normal 470 W · Eco 341 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	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	5 yr or 12,000 h
User manual	—	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide