NEC NP-PE506WL vs ViewSonic LS740-4K

NEC NP-PE506WL is in stock. ViewSonic LS740-4K is $599.01 cheaper, sharper and quieter.

	NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic LS740-4K$1,799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO	5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1	1.4–2.24:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,483	$1,799.99
Best price
Best price	$2,399	$1,799.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.6–4.5 m	3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO	5,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HLG
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h super eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	Continuous	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1	1.4–2.24:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	124%
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	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–55%	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±26%	—
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	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	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–85 Hz	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
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	286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
Weight	7,850 g	3,100 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	None
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,658 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W	165 W
Standby
Standby	0.2 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	0.7 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
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)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Hazard distance
Hazard distance	—	1 m
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	UKCA, FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500-4K/LSD500-4K_LS740-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon

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