NEC NP-PE506WL vs ViewSonic PRO10100

NEC NP-PE506WL is $216 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

	NEC NP-PE506WL$2,399 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PRO10100MSRP $2,615

Key differences
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO	6,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1	—
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$2,483	$2,615
Best price
Best price	$2,399	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.6–4.5 m	—
Picture
White light output
White light output	5,200 lm ISO	6,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.64 in	0.7 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	5
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	4,400:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	370 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	RLC-087
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h max · 30,000 h eco	1,500 h normal · 2,000 h dynamic
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	—
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	—
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.75×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	17.42–28.99 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.21	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	0–55%	±50%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	±26%	±15%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	No	Yes
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	20°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	1680 × 1050
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–85 Hz	24–87 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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	453 × 390 × 212 mm
Weight
Weight	7,850 g	13,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	4 × M6
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 330 W · Normal 330 W · Eco 212 W	Max 480 W
Standby
Standby	0.2 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	0.7 W	—
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 38 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	Notice 57	—
Marks
Marks	UKCA, FCC	CE, FCC, UL, CCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 5 yr	3 yr (light source 1 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/Pro10 Series/Pro10 Series_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-087
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	—

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