NEC NP-PE506WL vs Sony VPL-PHZ51

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	NEC NP-PE506WL MSRP $2,483	Sony VPL-PHZ51
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Technology brand	—	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	—	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	0.64 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Native resolution	1280 × 800	1920 × 1200
Panel alignment / convergence control	—	Zone
Optics
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1	1.23–1.97:1
Throw reference point	—	Lens
Projection distance table	30″: 0.78–1.32 m · 40″: 1.05–1.77 m · 60″: 1.6–2.68 m · 80″: 2.14–3.59 m · 90″: 2.42–4.04 m · 100″: 2.69–4.49 m · 120″: 3.24–5.4 m · 150″: 4.06–6.76 m · 180″: 4.87–8.12 m · 200″: 5.42–9.02 m · 250″: 6.51–10.83 m · 270″: 7.33–12.19 m · 300″: 8.15–13.55 m	80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.66×	1.6×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0–55%	-35–55%
Horizontal lens shift	±26%	±15%
Motorized lens shift	No	No
Focal length	17.42–28.99 mm	—
F-number	1.7–2.21	—
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Image size range	30–300 in	40–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	—
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	—
Corner / warp correction	Warp	Warp
Light source
Light source type	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Laser module, 449-461 nm, with phosphor wheel	Laser diode
Light source life	Eco off: 20,000 h · Eco2: 30,000 h	Rated: 20,000 h
Life definition	50% brightness	—
Light-source dimming	Continuous	Dynamic frame
Brightness
ISO light output	5,200 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	5,300
Claimed brightness unit	—	Unspecified
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	—
Colour
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	—	6-axis
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	16 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	3840 × 2160	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4b; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4b	—
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–100 kHz	15–92 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	24–85 Hz	24–92 Hz
HDBaseT	—	Yes
VGA input	Yes	Yes
USB media playback	Yes	—
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco off: 37 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A)	Normal: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 32 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,000 m	—
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	330 W	463 W
Power consumption by mode	Full normal: 330 W · Eco1: 212 W · Eco2: 187 W	—
Standby power	0.2 W	0.5 W
Networked standby power	0.7 W	1 W
Physical & installation
Width	405 mm	422 mm
Depth	358 mm	338 mm
Height	137 mm	129 mm
Weight	7.85 kg	6.8 kg
Air filter	—	Replaceable
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Laser product class	Class 1 (IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3)	—
FDA variance	Laser Notice No. 57, dated May 8, 2019	—
Safety & market certifications	FCC, UKCA	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr	🇺🇸 US 5 yr
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz51/v1/en/index.html
In the box
Box contents	Remote control, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, User manual cd, Quick setup guide	Remote, Battery, Power cord, Light shield, Setup guide
Remote type	IR	IR