Panasonic PT-REQ15 vs Sharp XP-A155U

Panasonic PT-REQ15 is brighter. Sharp XP-A155U is quieter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
15,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 15,000 lm ANSI14,000 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.36–2.1:1—
HDR formats
HLGHDR10
Fan noise
Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 42 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.5 m—
Picture
White light outputISO
15,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 15,000 lm ANSI14,000 lm ISO · 14,000 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
90%—
Brightness by mode
Normal 15,000 lm · Eco 12,000 lm—
Eco brightness
80%Derived—
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.8 in1 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Yes (scheme not stated)—
Addressable resolution
3840 × 2400—
Dynamic contrast
25,000:13,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HLGHDR10
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.36–2.1:1—
Image size
70–1,000 in—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.54×Derived—
Focal length
23.9–37.2 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.84–2.31—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
±60%±50%
Horizontal lens shift
±29%±20%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°40°
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
—HDBaseT, SDI
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
27–292 kHz15–153 kHz
Vertical scan
24–240 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
—0
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
498 × 648 × 212 mm599 × 490 × 238 mm
Weight
28,700 g28,700 g
Colours
BlackBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
NoneNone
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)IP5X (light engine)
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
4,200 m3,650 m
Power draw
Max 1,140 W · Normal 985 W · Eco 765 WMax 960 W · Normal 960 W · Eco 855 W
Standby
0.5 W0.15 W
Networked standby
—0.4 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 42 dB(A) · Eco 42 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG3—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
—🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)
User manual
https://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/213960https://www.sharpdisplays.eu/p/download/v/602bb7bbc233ce8a9e65e3053782d90b/cp/Products/Projectors/Products/CurrentProducts/Sharp-A-Series/Shared/Manuals/Axx5U+Series/Axx5U-W_manual_EN.pdf?fn=Axx5U-W_manual_EN.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
—IR