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NEC NP-P525WL vs Sharp XP-P721Q-W

NEC NP-P525WL is $4,942.98 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Sharp XP-P721Q-W is brighter, sharper and better for gaming.

NEC NP-P525WL$1,299 · Amazon · Used
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Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
1.23–2:11.25–2:1
Fan noise
Max 27 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,599—
Best price
$1,299$6,241.98
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.3 m2.8–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
5,200 lm—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.65 in
Panel alignment
None—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
500,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
ContinuousContinuous
Constant brightness mode
YesYes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.23–2:11.25–2:1
Image size
30–300 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
17.2–27.6 mm18.7–29.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–2.12–2.4
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–60%±55%
Horizontal lens shift
±29%±25%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Lens memory slots
—5
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 30 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–153 kHz15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W20 W
Speakers
12
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
480 × 407 × 122 mm486 × 433 × 186 mm
Weight
9,700 g14,700 g
Colours
WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm
Exhaust
Side—
Dust filter
NoneNone
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
2,600 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 232 WMax 530 W · Normal 530 W · Eco 285 W
Standby
0.19 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
1.6 WUp to 2 W
Power supply
—Built in
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 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1 (US: Class 2)Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 50—
Marks
CECE, UKCA
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
—https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12438.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
NEC NP-P525WL$1,299 · Amazon · Used
Buy
Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
Buy