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NEC NP-PE506WL vs Optoma ZU607T

NEC NP-PE506WL is $300 cheaper. Optoma ZU607T is sharper and lighter.

NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Optoma ZU607T$2,699 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
5,200 lm ISO—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.2–1.92:1
Lowest input lag
—8.2 msDerived
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,483$6,099
Best price
$2,399$2,699
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m2.6–4.1 m
Picture
White light output
5,200 lm ISO—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—6,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.67 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1300,000:1
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
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—
Light-source life
20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco30,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.2–1.92:1
Image size
30–300 in31.5–302 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.75×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
17.42–28.99 mm17.63–27.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.212.3–3
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–55%-100–120%
Horizontal lens shift
±26%±10%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 16.2 ms · 120 Hz 8.2 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.2 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W15 W
Speakers
12
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
405 × 358 × 137 mm374 × 302 × 117 mm
Weight
7,850 g6,300 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≥ 5 mm, 0.78 N·m
Ingress protection
—IP6X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 WMax 366 W · Normal 300 W
Standby
0.2 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
0.7 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Max 36 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57Notice 57
Marks
UKCA, FCC—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr3 yr
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/80ae7bb1-53fa-45d2-b243-bbaeb215462c.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
IRBacklit
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Optoma ZU607T$2,699 · Amazon
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