Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black vs Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White

31specifications compared
16differ
15identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 11,500 ANSI lumens more projector brightness than the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White (17000 ANSI lumens vs 5500 ANSI lumens). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 11 dB more noise level than the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White (43 dB vs 32 dB). The Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black has 10 dB more noise level (economic mode) than the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White (37 dB vs 27 dB). Projector native resolution: WUXGA (1920x1200) on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, 1080p (1920x1080) on the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White. Screen size compatibility: 1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500") on the Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black, 762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300") on the Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White.

Projector brightness
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:17000 ANSI lumens
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:5500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:0.68 - 80.77 m
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.75 - 9.76 m
Horizontal scan range
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15 - 153 kHz
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:15 - 135 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontal
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-40 - 40°
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:-30 - 30°
Serial interface type
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:RS-232
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:RJ-45, RS-232
Noise level
- A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:43 dB
- LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White:32 dB

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Comparison of A175U-B, LSD500HD
77 specifications	A Sharp A175U-B Standard throw projector 17000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model A175U-B View product	B Viewsonic LSD500HD data projector Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 1080p (1920x1080) White Model LSD500HD View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	17000 ANSI lumens	5500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000000:1	3000000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.68 - 80.77 m	0.75 - 9.76 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.07 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 153 kHz	15 - 135 kHz
Vertical scan range	24 - 120 Hz	24 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Projection technologyKnown for one	3LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Laser	Laser
Service life of light source	20000 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30000 h
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.9 - 21.61 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.43 - 2.78
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.13 - 1.47
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	132%
FocusKnown for one	Motorized	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	-25 - 25%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	-65 - 65%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1280 x 720 (HD 720), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232	RJ-45, RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
USB 2.0 Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
3G-SDI inputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	43 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	37 dB	27 dB
HDCP	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Indonesian, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Arabic, Czech, Thai, Vietnamese
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	DC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	990 W	165 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19.5 V
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	890 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C	0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	28.7 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	599 mm	286 mm
DepthDiffers	490 mm	216 mm
HeightDiffers	238 mm	129 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	155 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging contentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Power Cord: 1 Remote Control: 1 QSG: Yes Warranty Card: Yes (CN Only)
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source

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