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NEC NP-P525WL vs Panasonic PT-FRZ50

NEC NP-P525WL is $2,543.13 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Panasonic PT-FRZ50 is sharper and in stock.

NEC NP-P525WL$1,299 · Amazon · Used
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Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.23–2:11.46–2.94:1
Fan noise
Max 27 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,599—
Best price
$1,299$3,842.13
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.3 m3.1–6.3 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
5,200 lm—
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm
Eco brightness
—79%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.67 in
Panel alignment
None—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
500,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
3D
—No
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
ContinuousContinuous
Constant brightness mode
YesYes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.23–2:11.46–2.94:1
Image size
30–300 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived2.01×Derived
Focal length
17.2–27.6 mm21.5–43 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–2.12–3.4
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
0–60%-44–64%
Horizontal lens shift
±29%-27–34%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 30 Hz—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–153 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
480 × 407 × 122 mm498 × 492 × 168 mm
Weight
9,700 g16,000 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Exhaust
Side—
Dust filter
NoneNone
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
2,600 m · high-altitude mode4,200 m
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 232 WMax 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
0.19 W0.5 W
Networked standby
1.6 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 27 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1 (US: Class 2)Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 50—
Marks
CE—
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr—
User manual
—https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/frz60_frz50_manual_en_0.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Software CD—
Remote
IR—
NEC NP-P525WL$1,299 · Amazon · Used
Buy
Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,842.13 · Amazon
Buy