Comparison
PowerLite L790SE vs ZU820TST
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A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L790SE and Optoma ZU820TST 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 | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K) | WUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10 |
| Lumens | 7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same) | 8,100 (6,900 ANSI) to plan on; Optoma's US page and US datasheet say 8,200, its Australian page and 2023 datasheet 8,100 |
- ResolutionPowerLite L790SEWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)ZU820TSTWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10
- LumensPowerLite L790SE7,000 (ISO 21118; color light output the same)ZU820TST8,100 (6,900 ANSI) to plan on; Optoma's US page and US datasheet say 8,200, its Australian page and 2023 datasheet 8,100
Hardware
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0.75–0.95 (1.26× motorized zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) | Motorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±15% |
| Models | L790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specs | — |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet) | 19.13 × 15.53 × 7.3 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L790SELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)ZU820TSTDuraCore laser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L790SE0.79–1.36 (1.7× manual zoom)ZU820TST0.75–0.95 (1.26× motorized zoom)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L790SEVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)ZU820TSTMotorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±15%
- ModelsPowerLite L790SEL790SE (white, V11HB26020) and L795SE (black, V11HB26120), identical specsZU820TST—
- DimensionsPowerLite L790SE17.32 × 14.25 × 5.94 in (W × D × H, including feet)ZU820TST19.13 × 15.53 × 7.3 in (W × D × H)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L790SE | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| Throw Distance | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m) | 100 in (16:10) at about 5.3–6.7 ft (Optoma's manual) |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L790SE100 in (16:10) at about 5.7–9.6 ft (Epson's throw table: 1.72–2.94 m)ZU820TST100 in (16:10) at about 5.3–6.7 ft (Optoma's manual)
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