Panasonic PT-EW730Z vs Sharp XP-A824U-B

Panasonic PT-EW730Z is $2,056.43 cheaper and lighter. Sharp XP-A824U-B is brighter, sharper and quieter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:1—
HDR formats
—HDR10
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999—
Best price
—$8,055.43
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.7–6.0 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
7,000 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,000 lm ANSI8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
90%—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
5,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10
3D
No—
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power
400 W—
Replacement lamp
ET-LAE300—
Light-source life
3,000 h normal · 4,500 h eco20,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
1.7–2.8:1—
Image size
40–400 in—
Zoom
Optical—
Zoom ratio
1.65×Derived—
Focal length
26.9–45.4 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.3—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±60%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
±10%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°40°
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, Composite, HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W—
Speakers
10
Layout
Mono—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
530 × 445 × 177 mm599 × 490 × 216 mm
Weight
10,600 g24,100 g
Colours
WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait
Dust filter
WashableNone
Ingress protection
—IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
Up to 2,700 m3,650 m
Power draw
Max 575 WNormal 615 W · Eco 560 W
Standby
0.3 W0.28 W
Networked standby
10 W0.8 W
Power supply
Built inBuilt in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
—https://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/d83415ceef9185fcef330746a17439ef/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-A-Series/Shared/Manuals/A104U+Series/Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Axx4U-W_manual_EN.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp ET-LAE300 · Air filter ET-RFE300—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
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