Panasonic PT-EX800Z vs Sharp XP-A824U-B

Panasonic PT-EX800Z is $2,056.43 cheaper and lighter. Sharp XP-A824U-B is brighter, sharper and quieter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 768WUXGA (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
3.5–5.7 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
7,500 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 7,500 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
90%—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.79 in0.76 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
5,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
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
±50%-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, CompositeHDBaseT
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, 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—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm—
HDMI audio return
NoneDerived—
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
—3,650 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 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
3 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/ez770_manual_en_1.pdfhttps://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, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
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