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NEC NP-PE506WL vs Sony VPL-PHZ61

NEC NP-PE506WL is $862.45 cheaper. Sony VPL-PHZ61 is brighter, sharper and lighter.

NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-PHZ61$3,261.45 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO6,400 lm ISO (Normal power)
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 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,483—
Best price
$2,399$3,261.45
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m2.6–4.2 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,200 lm ISO6,400 lm ISO (Normal power)
Brightness by mode
—Max 6,400 lm · Normal 4,700 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
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65, Custom
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
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
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—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
YesNo
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 g7,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Portrait
Exhaust
—Side
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
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 463 W · Normal 463 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 37 dB(A) · Eco 34 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 yr5 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/phz51/v1/en/index.html
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
Remote
IRIR
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-PHZ61$3,261.45 · Amazon
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