NEC NP-PA622U vs Sharp XP-P721Q-W

NEC NP-PA622U is sharper and lighter. Sharp XP-P721Q-W is $357.02 cheaper, brighter and quieter.

	NEC NP-PA622UMSRP $6,599	Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode)	7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.5–3.02:1	1.25–2:1
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$6,599	—
Best price
Best price	—	$6,241.98
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.2–6.5 m	2.8–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	6,200 lm ISO (Bright mode) · 6,200 lm ANSI (Bright mode)	7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Max 6,200 lm · Eco 4,960 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	80%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.76 in	0.65 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	Whole-image	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	—	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	6,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	—	Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	7	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	RF	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	—	Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
Lamp power	350 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	NP26LP	—
Laser wavelengths
Laser wavelengths	—	B 455 nm
Light-source life
Light-source life	3,000 h normal · 4,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	Continuous
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.5–3.02:1	1.25–2:1
Image size
Image size	30–500 in	60–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	2.01×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	18.7–29.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2–2.4
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	-10–50%	±55%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±30%	±25%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Lens memory slots
Lens memory slots	—	5
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	40°	40°
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	Yes	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, HDBaseT	HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	Class 1	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–153 kHz	15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	499 × 359 × 142 mm	486 × 433 × 186 mm
Weight
Weight	8,400 g	14,700 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	None
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–45°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,650 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 483 W · Normal 460 W · Eco 362 W	Max 530 W · Normal 530 W · Eco 285 W
Standby
Standby	0.16 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	7.9 W	Up to 2 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)	Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	CE	CE, UKCA
Warranty
Warranty	🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr	🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/PA622U_manual_ENG.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12438.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

NEC NP-PA622UMSRP $6,599

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