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Panasonic PT-RZ660 vs Sharp XP-V731U

Panasonic PT-RZ660 is $302.53 cheaper and quieter. Sharp XP-V731U is brighter and lighter.

Panasonic PT-RZ660$4,292.34 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-V731U$4,594.87 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.7–2.4:10.32–5.93:1
HDR formats
—HDR10
Fan noise
35 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
MSRP
$14,549—
Best price
$4,292.34$4,594.87
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.7–5.2 m0.69–13 m
Picture
White light outputISO
6,000 lm ISO (Normal power) · 6,000 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power) · 7,300 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.76 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Pixel shift
None—
Dynamic contrast
10,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
—HDR10
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 24,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h max
Life defined as
50% brightness50% brightness
Constant brightness mode
YesYes
Optics
Throw ratio
1.7–2.4:10.32–5.93:1
Image size
50–600 in30–500 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.41×Derived18.53×Derived
Focal length
25.6–35.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–1.9—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
-16–50%-10–50%
Horizontal lens shift
-30–10%±20%
Motorised lens shift
—Yes
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
15°30°
Corner correction
4-corner—
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseT, SDIHDBaseT
Max input resolution
WUXGADCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
—15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
00
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
498 × 581 × 200 mm503 × 407 × 168 mm
Weight
23,100 g11,200 g
Colours
Black, WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
5 × M6, 12 mm screws—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
4,200 m2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 700 WNormal 456 W · Eco 412 W
Standby
0.3 W0.16 W
Networked standby
3 W1.6 W
Power supply
Built in—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
35 dB(A)Normal 40 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1 (US: Class 3R)Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCCCE, FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇺🇸 US 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/2025-08/rz770_rz660_manual_en.pdfhttps://productadmin.sharp.ca//./uploads/product_downloads/v801u-user-manual-en.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Lens cap, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
—IR · backlit
Panasonic PT-RZ660$4,292.34 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-V731U$4,594.87 · Amazon
Buy