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NEC NP-P525WL vs Sharp XP-V731U

NEC NP-P525WL is $3,295.87 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Sharp XP-V731U is brighter, sharper and in stock.

NEC NP-P525WL$1,299 · Amazon · Used
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Sharp XP-V731U$4,594.87 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.23–2:10.32–5.93:1
HDR formats
—HDR10
Fan noise
Max 27 dB(A) · Normal 24 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,599—
Best price
$1,299$4,594.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.3 m0.69–13 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
5,200 lm—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.76 in
Panel alignment
None—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
500,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 hUp to 20,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Constant brightness mode
YesYes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.23–2:10.32–5.93:1
Image size
30–300 in30–500 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived18.53×Derived
Focal length
17.2–27.6 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–2.1—
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–60%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±29%±20%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 30 Hz—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–153 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–85 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 mm503 × 407 × 168 mm
Weight
9,700 g11,200 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Exhaust
Side—
Dust filter
NoneReplaceable
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,600 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 320 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 232 WNormal 456 W · Eco 412 W
Standby
0.19 W0.16 W
Networked standby
1.6 W1.6 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 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1 (US: Class 2)Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 50—
Marks
CECE, FCC, UL
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
—https://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/v801u-user-manual-en.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, Lens cap
Remote
IRIR · backlit
NEC NP-P525WL$1,299 · Amazon · Used
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Sharp XP-V731U$4,594.87 · Amazon
Buy