The Panasonic PT-FRZ60 is an installation class DLP laser projector with WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution and rated brightness of 6,000 lumens. The PT-FRZ60 uses a laser/phosphor wheel light engine, rated to deliver 20,000 hours of low maintenance operation.

The PT-FRZ60 offers a 2.0x zoom lens (throw ratio 1.46 to 2.94:1) and a large amount of vertical and horizontal lens shift for convenient installation flexibility. Of course, the PT-FRZ60 has all the connections you would expect on a better business/education class projector including HDMI 2.0 and DIGITAL LINK (HDBaseT) port.

The PT-FRZ60 is available in a black chassis (PT-FRZ60BU) and a white chassis (PT-FRZ60WU).

The Panasonic PT-FRZ60 is a 6,000-lumen WUXGA installation projector with a laser/phosphor light engine that is rated for 20,000 hours of low maintenance operation. The PT-FRZ60 features a single DLP (0.67” DMD) chip and Panasonic claims the unit can deliver a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000;1.

For enhanced installation flexibility, the PT-FRZ60 is equipped with 2.0x zoom and ample horizontal and vertical lens shift. The PT-FRZ60 is part of Panasonic’s FRZ Series of WUXGA installation laser projectors which also includes the 5200-lumen PT-FRZ50 and the 5000-lumen short throw PT- FRZ55. All three models are housed in a similar chassis (approx. 19-5/8” W × 6-5/8” H 19-3/8” D) and weigh between 35 to 36 pounds each. The two main differentiators between the three models are brightness and lens type.

The PT-FRZ60 has all the connections you would expect to find on a high-end installation projector including dual HDMI as well as a DIGITAL LINK/LAN (HDBaseT) input. While the PT-FRZ60 is a WUXGA projector, it can accept up to 4K@60P content via its HDMI and DIGITAL LINK terminals (HDBaseT) for better integration into systems containing a 4K flat panel display. If the signal is split between the projector and a 4K display, the 4K TV will receive the highest resolution possible.

Like most Panasonic projectors we have reviewed in the past, the PT-FRZ60 produced a bright, accurate looking image. Its great picture, combined with its high build quality and installation flexibility, are the reasons why if you're looking for an installation projector in this price range, PT-FRZ60 should be on your shortlist.

The Epson PowerLite L610W Laser Projector is one of seven projectors in Epson’s new PowerLite Laser Series laser line of projectors for corporate, education, houses of worship, and similar settings, requiring strong performance in high, ambient light.

The Epson PowerLite L610W delivers a powerful 6,000 lumens brightness with instant on/off capability thanks to Epson’s new breakthrough laser technology so your presentation can start on time with no waiting for power up.

We wish to thank Epson America for sponsoring this year’s Best Classroom Projectors report.  

The L610W is one in a subseries of PowerLites that includes 6,000 lumens each and includes the L610 XGA projector, the L610W WXGA projector, the L610U/L615U WUXGA projectors. The L610 comes in at $2,400, the L610W is $2,600, and the L610U/L615U is $3,600. With Epson’s Better future’s the costs are $1,999, $2,199, and $2,999 respectively. Plus you get all the benefits of the program including competitive pricing on all Epson projectors, 3 year limited warranty & 90 day lamp warranty, free next-business-day replacement with free shipping both ways, access to Epson’s PrivateLine toll-free tech support at no charge for the life of your warranty.  Calling in the dedicated line gets you right to projector support, no switchboards, no people answering who support printers, or other devices, just projectors.

Even Dynamic mode - the brightest, as some pretty good looking color! (sorry, image slightly overexposed)

In addition to the pricing, this L6xx series class projector includes a single 10 watt speaker for useable, respectable volume sound.  Quality, of course, is limited.  We're not talking full range, professional sound.   In larger rooms the L610W will need help from the room's own sound system, which virtually every large lecture hall and auditorium already have built in.

Wireless connectivity (Epson's $99 wireless adapter is sold separately)enables increased engagement in your presentation through device sharing and or multiple screens.

Also, you can adjust up to ±50 percent vertical and ±20 percent horizontal manual lens shift in order to aid you with flexible installations.

The PowerLite L610W sits at about 19 pounds and occupies 17.5” x 12”, and it can be ceiling mounted or placed on table top. It includes 2,500,000 : 1 Dynamic contrast ratio. And another feat thanks to Epson’s breakthrough Laser technology, the L610W delivers a light source that will last 20,000 hours virtually maintenance free.

As you’ll soon learn about this projector, the Epson PowerLite L610W Laser Projector delivers high quality performance at a reasonable cost for any large, bright settings needing a powerful projector to display whatever you need, whenever you need it.

Sony's VPL-FHZ65 Laser Projector offers high performance and better value than earlier commercial laser projectors.

Sony is moving into laser "powered" projectors in a big way.  More than a year ago, they introduced the FHZ65's predecessor, the 4000 lumen FHZ55, which we reviewed.  Sony also has a more expensive 7000 lumen model.  In addition to these WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution projectors Sony also introduced a pair of true 4K commercial projectors with laser engines.  I wrote about those 4K Sonys after Infocomm 2015.

The Sony VPL-FHZ65 is a very capable projector, with many advanced features, so let's get started.

CANON REALiS WUX6000 High Res LCOS Projector with DICOM

This "Installation" class projector from Canon is a very high resolution commercial model claiming 6000 lumens of light output.

It comes with a  lot of features for business and commercial applications, including creating very large, high resolution images using multiple projectors.  This model is significantly smaller and lighter than what we like to call "heavy metal" commercial installation projectors.  However, it offers much of the same capabilities but in a relatively compact size, while still having the light output needed for large venue  presentations.  This model could also be suitable for some education applications, such as for use in a large lecture hall where the extra brightness is needed, as compared to the more common 3000 lumen classroom projectors.