Sharp XP-M421W-W vs ViewSonic LS740W

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Key differences
White light output
4,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
1.19–1.54:11.18–1.54:1
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
MSRP
—$979
Best price
$945.04$975.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–3.3 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
4,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—6,000 lm (peak)
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
—3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
14,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.19–1.54:11.18–1.54:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—124%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.29×Derived1.31×Derived
Focal length
16.9–21.61 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.43–2.782.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
WXGA: 120 Hz720p: 120 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–140 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
8 W—
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
278 × 216 × 116 mm286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
3,000 g3,000 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
3 × M4, screws ≥ 10 mmM4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
None—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,660 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 195 W · Normal 195 W · Eco 150 W210 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
External adapterExternal adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
19.5 V—
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
🇨🇦 CA 5 yr · 🇺🇸 US 5 yr or 20,000 h3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12439.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LS740W_LS740HD/LS740W_V52HD_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote
IRIR
Sharp XP-M421W-W$945.04 · Amazon
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ViewSonic LS740W$975.99 · Amazon
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