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NEC NP-PE506WL vs Sony VPL-PHZ50

NEC NP-PE506WL is $449.32 cheaper. Sony VPL-PHZ50 is sharper, quieter and lighter.

NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-PHZ50$2,848.32 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.23–1.97:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,483$2,499
Best price
$2,399$2,848.32
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m2.6–4.2 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
—5,000 lm
Brightness by mode
—Max 5,000 lm · Normal 4,000 lm
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.64 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Z-Phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.23–1.97:1
Image size
30–300 in40–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.75×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
17.42–28.99 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.21—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
0–55%-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift
±26%±15%
Motorised lens shift
NoNo
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W16 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
405 × 358 × 137 mm422 × 338 × 129 mm
Weight
7,850 g6,600 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Portrait
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 WMax 440 W
Standby
0.2 W0.5 W
Networked standby
0.7 W1 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 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
UKCA, FCC—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
IR—
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
Buy
Sony VPL-PHZ50$2,848.32 · Amazon
Buy