Comparison
PowerLite L890E vs ZU820TST
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A side-by-side look at how the Epson PowerLite L890E 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 L890E | 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 | 8,000 (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 L890EWUXGA (1920×1200) 3LCD with 4K Enhancement (pixel shift, about 4.6 million pixels; not native 4K)ZU820TSTWUXGA (1920×1200), 16:10
- LumensPowerLite L890E8,000 (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 L890E | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0.75–0.95 (1.26× motorized zoom) |
| Lens Shift | Vertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift) | Motorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±15% |
| Models | L890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specs | — |
| Dimensions | 17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet) | 19.13 × 15.53 × 7.3 in (W × D × H) |
- Light SourcePowerLite L890ELaser (20,000 hours normal, 30,000 Extended)ZU820TSTDuraCore laser (30,000 hours)
- Throw RatioPowerLite L890E1.35–2.20 (1.6× manual zoom)ZU820TST0.75–0.95 (1.26× motorized zoom)
- Lens ShiftPowerLite L890EVertical ±50%, horizontal ±20% (vertical about ±12% at full horizontal shift)ZU820TSTMotorized; vertical ±50%, horizontal ±15%
- ModelsPowerLite L890EL890E (white, V11HB24020) and L895E (black, V11HB24120), identical specsZU820TST—
- DimensionsPowerLite L890E17.32 × 13.39 × 5.43 in (W × D × H, including feet)ZU820TST19.13 × 15.53 × 7.3 in (W × D × H)
Requirements
| Spec | PowerLite L890E | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| 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 5.3–6.7 ft (Optoma's manual) |
- Throw DistancePowerLite L890E80 in (16:10) at 2.33–3.78 m (7.6–12.4 ft), per Epson's spec sheetZU820TST100 in (16:10) at about 5.3–6.7 ft (Optoma's manual)
Software
| Spec | PowerLite L890E | ZU820TST |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | Curved-surface correction | — |
- GeometryPowerLite L890ECurved-surface correctionZU820TST—
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