Epson EB-PQ2216W vs Sharp XP-A175U-B

	Epson EB-PQ2216W MSRP $73,557	Sharp XP-A175U-B
Key differences
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	16,000 lm ISO
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
HDR formats	HDR10, + HLG	HDR10
Fan noise	Normal 44 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $73,557	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	16,000 lmDerived	16,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO (Normal power)	16,000 lm ISO
Colour light output	16,000 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Brightness by mode	Normal 16,000 lm · Eco 11,200 lm	—
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal	1.04 in	1 in
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	—
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, + HLG	HDR10
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Optics
Zoom	—	Optical
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±60%	±50%
Horizontal lens shift	±18%	±20%
Motorised lens shift	Yes	Yes
Vertical keystone	45°	30°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	—	HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs	HDBaseT, SDI	HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	DCI 4K
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, + Wired IR
PJLink	Class 2	Class 2
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan	26.97–135 kHz	15–153 kHz
Vertical scan	23.98–60 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speakers	—	0
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	—
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	586 × 492 × 185 mm	599 × 490 × 238 mm
Weight	29,200 g	28,700 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection	—	IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–50°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m	3,650 m
Power draw	Normal 1,114 W · Eco 784 W	Max 1,035 W · Normal 1,035 W · Eco 855 W
Standby	0.4 W	—
Networked standby	2 W	—
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 44 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)	Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 37 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks	FCC	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	3 yr	🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual	—	https://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/A175U-W_manual_EN_v2_SerialB-en.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote	—	IR · backlit