Comparison
PowerLite L790SE vs ZK608TST
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A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L790SE and Optoma ZK608TST 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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| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | ZK608TST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) | 4K UHD (3840×2160) |
| Lumens | 7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) | 6,000 (standard not stated) |
- ResolutionPowerLite L790SEWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)ZK608TST4K UHD (3840×2160)
- LumensPowerLite L790SE7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)ZK608TST6,000 (standard not stated)
Hardware
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | ZK608TST |
|---|---|---|
| Light Source | Laser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended) | DuraCore laser (30,000 hours) |
| Throw Ratio | 0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom) | 0.58:1 (fixed) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) | Vertical 106%–116%, horizontal ±4% (manual) |
| Models | L790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs | — |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet) | 14.72 × 11.89 × 4.61 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L790SELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)ZK608TSTDuraCore laser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L790SE0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom)ZK608TST0.58:1 (fixed)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L790SEVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)ZK608TSTVertical 106%–116%, horizontal ±4% (manual)
- ModelsPowerLite L790SEL790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specsZK608TST—
- DimensionsPowerLite L790SE17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet)ZK608TST14.72 × 11.89 × 4.61 in (W × D × H)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | ZK608TST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m) | 100 in at about 4.2 ft, from the ratio |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L790SE100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m)ZK608TST100 in at about 4.2 ft, from the ratio
Performance
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | ZK608TST |
|---|---|---|
| Input Lag | — | 16.9 ms at 4K/60Hz and 4.36 ms at 1080p/240Hz with Gaming Mode on; about 34 ms with it off (Optoma's manual) |
- Input LagPowerLite L790SE—ZK608TST16.9 ms at 4K/60Hz and 4.36 ms at 1080p/240Hz with Gaming Mode on; about 34 ms with it off (Optoma's manual)
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