Sharp XP-A824U-B vs Sony VPL-FHZ85

Sharp XP-A824U-B is brighter and quieter. Sony VPL-FHZ85 is $2,060.43 cheaper and lighter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Throw ratio
—1.39–2.23:1
HDR formats
HDR10—
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 dB(A)
Best price
$8,055.43$5,995
Room fit
Distance to screen
—3.0–4.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
8,200 lm ISO · 8,200 lm ANSI7,300 lm ISO (Normal power)
Brightness by mode
—Max 7,300 lm · Normal 5,840 lm
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.76 in0.76 in
Panel alignment
—Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
3,000,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
—Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
HDR formats
HDR10—
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Light-source life
20,000 h20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Light output control
—Continuous
Optics
Throw ratio
—1.39–2.23:1
Image size
—40–600 in
Zoom
—Optical
Zoom ratio
—1.6×Derived
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
-10–50%-5–70%
Horizontal lens shift
±20%±32%
Motorised lens shift
YesYes
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
40°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)HDMI
Other video inputs
HDBaseTVGA, HDBaseT
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
Control ports
RS-232, Wired IRRS-232
PJLink
Class 2—
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–153 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–92 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
—None
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speakers
00
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
599 × 490 × 216 mm460 × 517 × 174 mm
Weight
24,100 g13,000 g
Colours
Black, WhiteBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, PortraitTable, Ceiling
Exhaust
—Side
Dust filter
NoneReplaceable
Ingress protection
IP5X (light engine)—
Sealed optical engine
YesYes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–45°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,650 mHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 615 W · Eco 560 WMax 506 W · Normal 506 W
Standby
0.28 W0.5 W
Networked standby
0.8 W16 W
Power supply
Built 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 38 dB(A) · Eco 36 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)5 yr or 12,000 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://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/fhz85/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
IR—
Sharp XP-A824U-B$8,055.43 · Amazon
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Sony VPL-FHZ85$5,995 · Amazon
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