Epson PowerLite L265F vs Sharp XP-E501U-W

Epson PowerLite L265F is $405.01 cheaper and lighter. Sharp XP-E501U-W is brighter and sharper.

Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-E501U-W$1,700 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.35–1.64:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,416—
Best price
$1,294.99$1,700
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m2.9–3.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
4,600 lm—
Brightness by mode
Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.35–1.64:1
Image size
31–310 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.61×Derived1.21×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.1 mm19.1–23 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.51–1.771.61–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 30 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W16 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
325 × 299 × 90 mm390 × 294 × 128 mm
Weight
4,200 g5,000 g
Colours
BlackWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 W330 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W2 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCC, ULCE, FCC, UL
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://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdfhttps://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/e501u-user-manual-en.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-E501U-W$1,700 · Amazon
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