NEC NP-PE506WL vs Sony VPL-FHZ70

NEC NP-PE506WL is lighter and in stock. Sony VPL-FHZ70 is sharper.

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Key differences
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1	1.39–2.23:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$2,483	—
Best price
Best price	$2,399	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.6–4.5 m	3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	5,500 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	0.76 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco	Up to 20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1	1.39–2.23:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.75×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	17.42–28.99 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.21	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–55%	-5–70%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±26%	±32%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	—
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–85 Hz	48–92 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	—
Speakers
Speakers	1	0
Layout
Layout	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)	405 × 358 × 137 mm	460 × 515 × 175 mm
Weight
Weight	7,850 g	16,000 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W	Max 483 W
Standby
Standby	0.2 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	0.7 W	16 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	UKCA, FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_10782.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable	—
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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