Epson EB-PQ2008W vs Sharp XP-V731U

Epson EB-PQ2008W is brighter, quieter and broader on HDR. Sharp XP-V731U is sharper, lighter and in stock.

Key differences
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
—0.32–5.93:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Best price
—$4,594.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
—0.69–13 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,000 lm ISO7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Colour light output
8,000 lm—
Brightness uniformity
85%—
Brightness by mode
Normal 8,000 lm · Eco 5,600 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.76 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLGHDR10
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Constant brightness mode
YesYes
Optics
Throw ratio
—0.32–5.93:1
Image size
—30–500 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—18.53×Derived
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±60%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±18%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
45°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Grid warp
YesYes
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
545 × 436 × 164 mm503 × 407 × 168 mm
Weight
18,600 g11,200 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
M6, screws ≤ 14 mm—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–50°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 522 W · Normal 522 W · Eco 424 WNormal 456 W · Eco 412 W
Standby
0.5 W0.16 W
Networked standby
2 W1.6 W
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
90–264 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCCCE, FCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr or 20,000 h · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr or 20,000 h🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd64101.pdfhttps://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/v801u-user-manual-en.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty cardPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
—IR · backlit
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