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NEC NP-PE506WL vs ViewSonic LS832WU

NEC NP-PE506WL is $400 cheaper and in stock. ViewSonic LS832WU is sharper, quieter and lighter.

NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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ViewSonic LS832WUMSRP $2,799
Key differences
White light output
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:10.25:1
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,483$2,799
Best price
$2,399—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m0.54 m
Picture
White light output
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—6,000 lm (peak)
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.67 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10, HLG
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:10.25:1
Image size
30–300 in80–170 in
Projection offset
—133%
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Zoom ratio
1.75×Derived—
Focal length
17.42–28.99 mm3.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.212.44
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
0–55%None
Horizontal lens shift
±26%—
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°10°
Horizontal keystone
30°10°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, Microphone
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–91 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W10 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 mm382 × 318 × 132 mm
Weight
7,850 g5,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≤ 10 mm
Ingress protection
—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,048 m
Power draw
Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W328 W
Standby
0.2 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
0.7 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 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
UKCA, FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr3 yr
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/projector/manual/PE506UL_manual_ENG.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LS832WU/LS832WU_UG_ENG.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
Remote
IRIR
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
Buy
ViewSonic LS832WUMSRP $2,799