Epson EB-PU2116W vs Sharp XP-X171Q-B

	Epson EB-PU2116W MSRP $42,870	Sharp XP-X171Q-B
Key differences
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO	16,500 lm ISO · 16,500 lm ANSI
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 41 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $42,870	—
Brightness
Rated brightness	16,000 lmDerived	16,500 lmDerived
White light outputISO	16,000 lm ISO	16,500 lm ISO · 16,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output	16,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity	85%	—
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.8 in
On-screen resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived	3840 × 2400Derived
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift	Yes (scheme not stated)	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2400
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	—	Blue + red laser
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h
Life defined as	50% brightness	50% brightness
Light output control	Continuous	Continuous
Constant brightness mode	Yes	Yes
Optics
Zoom	—	Optical
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	—	±60%
Horizontal lens shift	—	±20%
Motorised lens shift	—	Yes
Lens memory slots	10	10
Vertical keystone	45°	36°
Horizontal keystone	30°	36°
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI (HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	—	HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs	+ VGA, HDBaseT	HDBaseT, + SDI
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	3840 × 2400
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger
PJLink	—	Class 1
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, + AMX
Horizontal scan	—	15–153 kHz
Vertical scan	—	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	500 × 606 × 216 mm
Weight	24,300 g	29,500 g
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	M6, screws ≤ 14 mm	—
Dust filter	None	None
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)	IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–50°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m
Power draw	Normal 1,118 W · Eco 791 W	Max 1,290 W · Normal 1,290 W · Eco 1,100 W
Standby	0.4 W	0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	3 W
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)	Normal 41 dB(A) · Eco 39 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group	—	RG3
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual	—	https://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/bfbdc1786ebbdcac530e12a01f3f006f/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-X-Series/Shared/ProductManuals/X141Q-B_manual_EN.pdf?fn=X141Q-B_manual_EN.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide
Remote	—	IR