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Epson PowerLite 815E vs Sharp XP-E501U-W

Epson PowerLite 815E
Epson PowerLite 815E
MSRP $3,662
Sharp XP-E501U-WSharp XP-E501U-W
Key differences
White light outputISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio0.16–0.22:11.35–1.64:1
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $3,662—
Room fit
Distance to screen0.35–0.49 m2.9–3.5 m
Brightness
Rated brightness5,000 lmDerived5,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode)5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output5,000 lm (Normal power, Dynamic mode)—
Brightness by modeNormal 5,000 lm · Eco 3,500 lm—
Eco brightness70%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal—0.64 in
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shiftYes (scheme not stated)—
Contrast
Dynamic contrastOver 2,500,000:13,000,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths—B 455 nm
Light-source life20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as50% brightness50% brightness
Light output controlContinuousContinuous
Constant brightness modeYes—
Optics
Throw ratio0.16–0.22:11.35–1.64:1
Image size80–160 in30–300 in
ZoomDigitalOptical
Zoom ratio—1.21×Derived
Focal length2.3 mm19.1–23 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.81.61–1.76
FocusManualManual
Vertical keystone—30°
Horizontal keystone—30°
Grid warp—Yes
Interchangeable lensNo—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Max input refresh—1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 30 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—60 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K—30 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Other video inputsHDBaseT—
Max input resolutionDCI 4K4K UHD
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 2Class 1
Control-system driversCrestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan—15–100 kHz
Vertical scan—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
EthernetYesYes
CastingMiracast—
Audio
Speaker power16 W16 W
Speakers21
LayoutStereoMono
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)695 × 341 × 145 mm390 × 294 × 128 mm
Weight12,500 g5,000 g
Colours+ Black+ White
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, + 360°
Ceiling mount4 × M4, screws ≤ 9 mm—
Dust filterReplaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawNormal 398 W · Eco 296 W330 W
Standby0.4 W0.5 W
Networked standby2 W2 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1 (US: Class 1)Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Eye-protection sensorYes—
FDA laser noticeNotice 57—
MarksFCC, UL+ CE, 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 manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63352.pdfhttps://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/e501u-user-manual-en.pdf
Spare partsAir filter V13H134AE0 · Mount V12HB12010—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide