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Epson PowerLite W49 vs Panasonic PT-LB426

Epson PowerLite W49 is sharper, lighter and in stock. Panasonic PT-LB426 is brighter.

Epson PowerLite W49$653.94 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-LB426
Key differences
White light outputISO
3,800 lm ISO (Max power)4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.48–1.78:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
$668—
Best price
$653.94—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8–3.4 m3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,800 lm ISO (Max power)4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Colour light output
3,800 lm (Max power)—
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
Max 3,800 lm · Normal 3,700 lm · Eco 2,600 lm—
Eco brightness
68%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in0.63 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
16,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
210 W230 W
Replacement lamp
—ET-LAL510
Light-source life
8,000 h normal · 17,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–1.56:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
33–320 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
16.9–20.28 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.721.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
1080p—
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control4, Crestron—
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
5 W10 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
302 × 249 × 92 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
2,700 g2,900 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
3 × M4, 9 mm screwsM4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 345 W · Normal 345 W · Eco 235 WMax 300 W
Standby
0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr—
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194378
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Epson PowerLite W49$653.94 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-LB426