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NEC NP-PE506WL vs Panasonic PT-FRZ55

NEC NP-PE506WL is lighter and in stock. Panasonic PT-FRZ55 is sharper and quieter.

NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-FRZ55
Key differences
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:10.8:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,483—
Best price
$2,399—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m1.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 5,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
—Normal 5,000 lm · Eco 4,000 lm
Eco brightness
—80%Derived
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
3,000,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life
20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Light output control
Continuous—
Cool-down time
—0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:10.8:1
Image size
30–300 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalNone
Zoom ratio
1.75×Derived—
Focal length
17.42–28.99 mm11.9 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.211.75
Focus
ManualMotorised
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–55%±4.4%
Horizontal lens shift
±26%±2.1%
Motorised lens shift
NoYes
Vertical keystone
30°25°
Horizontal keystone
30°20°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz—
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
405 × 358 × 137 mm498 × 481 × 168 mm
Weight
7,850 g16,400 g
Colours
—Black
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ceiling mount
—5 × M6, 15 mm deep, 4 N·m
Dust filter
—None
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode4,200 m
Power draw
Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 WMax 465 W · Normal 370 W · Eco 295 W
Standby
0.2 W0.5 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)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
UKCA, FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr—
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/198184
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
IR—
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Panasonic PT-FRZ55