Comparison
PowerLite L790SE vs PowerLite L890E
When you buy through links on Northcourse, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Read the full affiliate disclosure
A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L790SE and Epson PowerLite L890E compare on specs, accuracy, room requirements, and price. No hype — just the parts of the decision a buyer actually weighs.
Also worth a look
More comparisons with the PowerLite L790SE and PowerLite L890E
Buy PowerLite L790SE
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
Buy PowerLite L890E
Prices confirmed Nov 10, 2026 · we check every retailer daily
When you buy through links on Northcourse, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Read the full affiliate disclosure
Full specificationsEvery spec for both, line by line
Specifications
The numbers, lined up.
Image
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) |
| Lumens | 7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) | 8,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) |
- ResolutionPowerLite L790SEWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)PowerLite L890EWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)
- LumensPowerLite L790SE7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)PowerLite L890E8,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)
Hardware
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom) | 1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) |
| Models | L790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs | L890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specs |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet) | 17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L790SELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)PowerLite L890ELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L790SE0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom)PowerLite L890E1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L790SEVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)PowerLite L890EVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)
- ModelsPowerLite L790SEL790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specsPowerLite L890EL890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specs
- DimensionsPowerLite L790SE17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet)PowerLite L890E17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m) | 80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheet |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L790SE100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m)PowerLite L890E80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheet
Software
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | PowerLite L890E |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | — | Curved-surface correction |
- GeometryPowerLite L790SE—PowerLite L890ECurved-surface correction
Room planner
See each one in your sim room.
The planner draws each unit to scale with your room and your swing: where it mounts, the throw it needs, and whether your shadow crosses the light. Put in your room once, then switch units in the planner to compare.
Build your simulator in two minutes
Five questions. One tailored build with retailer links.
We ask about your budget, your room, and how you’ll use it. We return a complete build — launch monitor, mat, enclosure, projector, software, PC — with the reasoning behind every pick and the alternatives we considered.