The Epson PowerLite 870E is a 3LCD projector rated at 5,000 lumens with a native resolution of 1920×1080. It uses a laser phosphor light source. Released June 2026.
Throw distance table
Distance from lens to surface for each image width (16:9 (HD)). Calculated as throw ratio × width; check the manufacturer's lens calculator before installation.
| Image width | Height |
|---|---|
| 2 m (6.6 ft) | 1.12 m |
| 3 m (9.8 ft) | 1.69 m |
| 4 m (13.1 ft) | 2.25 m |
| 5 m (16.4 ft) | 2.81 m |
| 6 m (19.7 ft) | 3.38 m |
| 8 m (26.2 ft) | 4.5 m |
| 10 m (32.8 ft) | 5.62 m |
| 12 m (39.4 ft) | 6.75 m |
| 15 m (49.2 ft) | 8.44 m |
| 20 m (65.6 ft) | 11.25 m |
| 25 m (82.0 ft) | 14.06 m |
| 30 m (98.4 ft) | 16.88 m |
No throw-ratio data was published for this model.
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Maximum image size for projection mapping
Largest image that keeps a 10:1 contrast against ambient light on a light, matte surface (80% optical efficiency). See how this is calculated.
| Ambient light | Max area | Max width × height |
|---|---|---|
| Dark rural site (1 lux) | 444 m² | 28.1 × 15.8 m |
| Quiet street at night (5 lux) | 89 m² | 12.6 × 7.1 m |
| Lit city square (15 lux) | 30 m² | 7.3 × 4.1 m |
| Bright urban area (30 lux) | 15 m² | 5.1 × 2.9 m |
| Indoor, lights dimmed (50 lux) | 9 m² | 4.0 × 2.2 m |
Full specifications
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 (HD) |
|---|---|
| Best Used For | K-12 Education Higher Education Corporate/Business |
| Connection Panel | Audio Out: Mini Jack HDBaseT: RJ-45 HDMI x 3 HDMI Out Mic In: Mini Jack Network: RJ-45 USB: A USB (power only): A |
| Contrast | 5,000,000:1 (full on/off) |
| Digital Zoom | Yes |
| Display Type | 3LCD |
| Features | Edge Blending Miracast Wi-Fi 360° Operation |
| Included Lens | 1.35x manual zoom , manual focus |
| Internal Speakers | 16.0 Watts Mono |
| Light Source | Laser Phosphor |
| MSRP | n/a |
| Power | 320 Watts 100V - 240V |
| Projector Size | 6.80" x 14.80" x 15.60" (HxWxD) |
| Released | June 2026 |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Status | Shipping |
| Video Modes | ** |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Weight | 15.5 lbs |
| White Brightness | 5,000 Lumens (ISO) 2 |
Specifications compiled from ProjectorCentral and manufacturer data. Prices change — verify with dealers.
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