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Epson PowerLite L890U vs Panasonic PT-FRQ60

Epson PowerLite L890U is $377.05 cheaper, brighter and sharper.

Epson PowerLite L890U$4,822.82 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.46–2.93:1
Lowest input lag
—8 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHLG
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,996—
Best price
$4,822.82$5,199.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m3.2–6.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
8,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%90%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 6,000 lm · Eco 4,800 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHLG
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Cool-down time
—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.46–2.93:1
Image size
50–500 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived2.01×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.72–3.4
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±50%-48–71%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
—No
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 240 Hz 8 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz27–292 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
8,664 g16,400 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—None
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—10–80%RH
Altitude
—4,200 m
Power draw
Normal 470 W · Eco 341 WMax 505 W · Normal 445 W · Eco 355 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.4 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr—
User manual
—https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/205235
In the box
In the box
—Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Epson PowerLite L890U$4,822.82 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-FRQ60$5,199.87 · Amazon
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