Sharp XP-A824U-B vs Sharp XP-P721Q-W

Sharp XP-A824U-B is brighter, sharper and quieter. Sharp XP-P721Q-W is $1,813.45 cheaper and lighter.

Sharp XP-A824U-B$8,055.43 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light outputISO
8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
—1.25–2:1
HDR formats
HDR10—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Best price
$8,055.43$6,241.98
Room fit
Distance to screen
—2.8–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI7,200 lm ISO · 7,200 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
HDR formats
HDR10—
Tone mapping
—Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Optics
Throw ratio
—1.25–2:1
Image size
—60–300 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.6×Derived
Focal length
—18.7–29.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—2–2.4
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
-10–50%±55%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±25%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Lens memory slots
—5
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Horizontal keystone
40°40°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
HDBaseTHDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IRRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
PJLink
Class 2Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–153 kHz15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
—20 W
Speakers
02
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
599 × 490 × 216 mm486 × 433 × 186 mm
Weight
24,100 g14,700 g
Colours
Black, WhiteWhite
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, PortraitTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—4 × M4, screws ≥ 8 mm
Dust filter
NoneNone
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–85%RH
Altitude
3,650 m3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 615 W · Eco 560 WMax 530 W · Normal 530 W · Eco 285 W
Standby
0.28 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
0.8 WUp to 2 W
Power supply
Built inBuilt in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 34 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
—CE, UKCA
Warranty
🇨🇦 CA 5 yr or 20,000 h · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 10,000 h)🇨🇦 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.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12438.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
Sharp XP-A824U-B$8,055.43 · Amazon
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Sharp XP-P721Q-W$6,241.98 · Amazon
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