NEC NP-PE506WL vs Panasonic PT-FRZ50
 NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 |  Panasonic PT-FRZ50$3,684.98 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 5,200 lm ISO | 5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Throw ratio | 1.2–2.1:1 | 1.46–2.94:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Price | $2,399 | $3,684.98 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.6–4.5 m | 3.1–6.3 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 5,200 lmDerived | 5,200 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 5,200 lm ISO | 5,200 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 5,200 lm ANSI |
| Brightness by mode | — | Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 4,100 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 79%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.64 in | 0.67 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Light-source dimming |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | No |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | Laser (phosphor) |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | 50% brightness |
| Light output control | Continuous | Continuous |
| Constant brightness mode | — | Yes |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2–2.1:1 | 1.46–2.94:1 |
| Image size | 30–300 in | 40–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.75×Derived | 2.01×Derived |
| Focal length | 17.42–28.99 mm | 21.5–43 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.21 | 2–3.4 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–55% | -44–64% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±26% | -27–34% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 20° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | Yes | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 1.4 | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | VGA | VGA, + HDBaseT |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–100 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 24–85 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | — |
| Speakers | 1 | 0 |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 405 × 358 × 137 mm | 498 × 492 × 168 mm |
| Weight | 7,850 g | 16,000 g |
| Colours | — | Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, 360° | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° |
| Dust filter | — | None |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 10–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 4,200 m |
| Power draw | Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W | Max 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W |
| Standby | 0.2 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 0.7 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| FDA laser notice | Notice 57 | — |
| Marks | UKCA, FCC | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr | — |
| User manual | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf | 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 | — |
| Remote | IR | — |