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Optoma ZH521 vs Sharp XP-E501U-W

Optoma ZH521 is brighter and lighter. Sharp XP-E501U-W is sharper and in stock.

Optoma ZH521
Sharp XP-E501U-W$1,700 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
5,500 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.35–1.64:1
Lowest input lag
8.6 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Best price
—$1,700
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.5–3.3 m2.9–3.5 m
Picture
White light outputISO
5,500 lm ISO5,000 lm ISO · 5,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
75%—
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.64 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG—
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
30,000 h eco20,000 h
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
1.13–1.47:11.35–1.64:1
Image size
30–306 in30–300 in
Projection offset
116%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.21×Derived
Focal length
16.9–21.6 mm19.1–23 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.43–2.781.61–1.76
Focus
—Manual
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 60 Hz · WUXGA: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 30 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.02 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
—Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–135 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
15 W16 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
274 × 216 × 114 mm390 × 294 × 128 mm
Weight
2,900 g5,000 g
Colours
—White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
None—
Ingress protection
IP6X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
2,500 m3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 210 W · Eco 147 W330 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
—2 W
Power supply
External adapter—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCCE, FCC, UL
Warranty
5 yr or 12,000 h🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/K9MwpgPSz59vAXkTCNNs6i6XlKNiiRBCCcHAz398.pdfhttps://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/e501u-user-manual-en.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Optoma ZH521
Sharp XP-E501U-W$1,700 · Amazon
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