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NEC NP-PE506WL vs ViewSonic LS850WU

NEC NP-PE506WL is $593 cheaper and in stock. ViewSonic LS850WU is sharper and lighter.

NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
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ViewSonic LS850WUMSRP $2,992
Key differences
White light output
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.36–2.18:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)—
MSRP
$2,483$2,992
Best price
$2,399—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m2.9–4.7 m
Picture
White light output
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in—
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
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 · 20,000 h dynamic
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.36–2.18:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 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
No—
Vertical lens shift
0–55%±50%
Horizontal lens shift
±26%±23%
Motorised lens shift
No—
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Composite, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHDWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
24–85 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W20 W
Speakers
12
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
405 × 358 × 137 mm404 × 305 × 145 mm
Weight
7,850 g6,400 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M4, 12.8–15.8 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m
Power draw
Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W430 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)—
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
UKCA, FCCFCC
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr5 yr or 20,000 h (light source 5 yr or 20,000 h)
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/LS750WU_LS850WU_LS860WU/LS750WU_LS850WU_LS860WU_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
IR—
NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon
Buy
ViewSonic LS850WUMSRP $2,992