Comparison
PowerLite L690E vs ZU507TST
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A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L690E and Optoma ZU507TST compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
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Specifications
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Image
| Spec | PowerLite L690E | ZU507TST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 |
| Lumens | 6,500 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) | 5,000 (standard not stated) |
- ResolutionPowerLite L690EWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)ZU507TSTWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10
- LumensPowerLite L690E6,500 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)ZU507TST5,000 (standard not stated)
Hardware
| Spec | PowerLite L690E | ZU507TST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) | DuraCore laser (30,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom) | 0.58:1 (fixed) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) | Vertical 100%–110%, horizontal ±4% (manual) |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet) | 14.72 × 11.89 × 4.61 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L690ELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)ZU507TSTDuraCore laser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L690E1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom)ZU507TST0.58:1 (fixed)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L690EVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)ZU507TSTVertical 100%–110%, horizontal ±4% (manual)
- DimensionsPowerLite L690E17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet)ZU507TST14.72 × 11.89 × 4.61 in (W × D × H)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L690E | ZU507TST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheet | 100 in (16:10) at about 4.1 ft (Optoma's manual) |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L690E80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheetZU507TST100 in (16:10) at about 4.1 ft (Optoma's manual)
Software
| Spec | PowerLite L690E | ZU507TST |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | Curved-surface correction | — |
- GeometryPowerLite L690ECurved-surface correctionZU507TST—
Performance
| Spec | PowerLite L690E | ZU507TST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | — | 16.2 ms at 1080p/60Hz and 8.2 ms at 1080p/120Hz with Gaming Mode on; 49.5 ms with it off (Optoma's manual) |
- Input LagPowerLite L690E—ZU507TST16.2 ms at 1080p/60Hz and 8.2 ms at 1080p/120Hz with Gaming Mode on; 49.5 ms with it off (Optoma's manual)
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