Sharp launches new budget-friendly M series laser projectors, starting at $1,049

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA) has unveiled its new Sharp M Series standard laser projectors, the XP-M421W-W and XP-M401H-W. These projectors mark the another collaboration between Sharp and NEC following their NC603L and NC1503L projectors from last year.

The Sharp M Series caters to budget-conscious buyers seeking a reliable projector. Equipped with a laser light source and DLP technology from Texas Instruments, these projectors eliminate the need for frequent lamp replacements and filters, resulting in minimal maintenance and potentially lower total ownership costs. The M421W-W has a native resolution of 1920×1080 px, while the M401H-W has a lower 1280×800 px resolution. They both have the same maximum resolution (1920×1200). The lower-specced M401H-W has an HDMI (v1.4b) w/ HDCP (v1.4) for the second input terminal, while the M421W-W has an HDMI (v2.0) w/ HDCP (v2.2) instead. Apart from these differences (and of course the lumen count), these are very similar projectors, with exactly similar dimensions too.

Sharp claims to prioritize sustainability with the M Series. The external power supply contributes to a compact and lightweight design, making them some of the most portable 4000-lumen laser projectors available, says Sharp. This design translates to smaller packaging sizes, reducing waste and improving logistics efficiency. Additionally, the M Series boasts an ECO Mode for extended operation (up to 20,000 hours) while minimizing power consumption.

For users seeking portability, the compact M Series projectors are easy to carry and transport between locations. The central focus on essential features indicates that the company wants the consumer to have a user-friendly presentation experience. The cheaper, slightly dimmer 4000 lumens Sharp XP-M401H-W is priced at $1,049, while its older sibling, the XP-M421W-W costs $1,269 on Sharp's website.