Epson PowerLite L890U vs Sharp XP-V731U

Epson PowerLite L890U is brighter, quieter and lighter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:10.32–5.93:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,996—
Best price
$4,822.82$4,594.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m0.69–13 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Colour light output
8,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
88%—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:10.32–5.93:1
Image size
50–500 in30–500 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived18.53×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.7—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±50%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±20%
Motorised lens shift
—Yes
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
—Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
—DCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
26–135 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–85 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 mm503 × 407 × 168 mm
Weight
8,664 g11,200 g
Colours
—Black, White
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm, 100 × 100 mm spacing—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
—2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 470 W · Eco 341 WNormal 456 W · Eco 412 W
Standby
0.3 W0.16 W
Networked standby
2.4 W1.6 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 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Marks
—CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
—https://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/v801u-user-manual-en.pdf
In the box
In the box
—Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
—IR · backlit
Epson PowerLite L890U$4,822.82 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-V731U$4,594.87 · Amazon
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