Epson PowerLite 680 vs Optoma UHL55 review

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Rating 5 5

Epson PowerLite 680 vs Optoma UHL55 comparison chart

Overall
Epson PowerLite 680
6.6
Optoma UHL55
9
4
10

Epson PowerLite 680 vs Optoma UHL55 review

Epson PowerLite 680
vs
Optoma UHL55

It makes sense comparing Epson PowerLite 680 vs Optoma UHL55 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, PowerLite 680 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 9 for UHL55.

Advantages Epson PowerLite 680 over Optoma UHL55

  • Better brightness: 3500 vs 1500 lumens
  • More HDMI connectors: 3 vs 2

Advantages Optoma UHL55 over Epson PowerLite 680

  • Bring the cinematic 4K UHD experience home with the UHL55
  • Bigger projection screen size: 30-200 inch vs 55-100 inch
  • Lower noise level, 28 dB vs 35 dB
  • Lower power consumption, 170 W vs 373 W
  • UHL55 is HDR-compatible
  • 3D support
  • Wireless connection enabled
  • Longer lamp life (normal mode): 20000 vs 5000 hours
  • More USB ports: 2 vs 1
  • Stereo sound vs mono from integrated speakers

Common features and specifications

  • Integrated speakers
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Product

Epson PowerLite 680
Optoma UHL55

Model

PowerLite 680
UHL55

Brand

Epson
Optoma

Reviews

3
79

Resolution

Native resolution

1024 x 768
3840 x 2160

Max resolution (resized)

1600 x 1200
3840 x 2160

Resolution abbreviation

XGA
4K UHD

Properties

Projection screen size, inch

55-100
30-200

Projection distance, m/ft

0.3 - 0.8/1 - 1.8
0.7 - 5.3/2.6 - 17.4

Aspect ratio

4:3
16:9

Brightness, lumens

3500
1500

Contrast ratio

14000:1
250000:1

Throw ratio range

0.32:1
1.2:1

Color reproduction

1.07 billion

Projection system

3LCD
DLP

Noise level, dBA

35
28

Power consumption, W

373
170

Features

Remote control

HDR

3D

Security

kensington lock, password protection
kensington lock, password protection

Projection method

front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop

Wireless connection

Additional features

has not
Bluetooth, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, DLP

Lamp

Lamp type, W

250

Lamp life (normal mode), hours

5000
20000

Lamp life (eco mode), hours

10000
30000

Connectivity

HDMI

3
2

VGA input

1
0

Composite video input (RCA)

1
0

Audio input (RCA)

1
0

Audio input (3.5mm)

1
0

Audio output (3.5mm)

1
1

SPDIF (optical)

0
1

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

MHL

RS-232

1
0

12V trigger

0
0

USB

1
2

USB (service)

1
0

Audio

Integrated speakers

Speaker power, W

16
8

Sound type

mono
stereo

Lens

F-number

1.6

Focal length, mm

3.7

Lens shift, %

Zoom ratio

1.3x

Settings

Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees

3

Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees

3

Operating temperature

Min, C/F

5/41
5/41

Max, C/F

40/104
40/104

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, сm/inches

35.5 x 17.7 x 38.1/14.5 x 7.4 x 15.8
21.8 x 13.4 x 21.8/8.6 x 5.3 x 8.6

Weight, kg/pounds

5.4/12.6
3.9/8.7

Other

Release year

2016
2018
Epson PowerLite 680
Optoma UHL55
Epson PowerLite 680
Optoma UHL55

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  • 6.6
  • 9
  • 6.6Epson PowerLite 680
  • 9Optoma UHL55

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