--- product_id: 42260609 title: "Sharp EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView™ 4 Line Display & Solar Power" brand: "sharp" price: "€ 47.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sharp" url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/42260609-sharp-el-w516tbsl-advanced-scientific-calculator-with-writeview-4-line store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # 640 functions for every calculation Twin-power solar + battery backup 4-line WriteView display Sharp EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView™ 4 Line Display & Solar Power **Brand:** sharp **Price:** € 47.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📈 Elevate your calculations with style and power — never miss a beat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sharp EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView™ 4 Line Display & Solar Power by sharp - **How much does it cost?** € 47.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/42260609-sharp-el-w516tbsl-advanced-scientific-calculator-with-writeview-4-line) ## Best For - sharp enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sharp brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sleek & Durable:** Matte black finish with silver accents that looks sharp in any meeting or study session - • **Versatile Modes:** 7 calculation modes including Matrix, Complex, and Statistics for all your professional needs - • **Memory On Demand:** 8 temporary + 3 definable memory buttons to keep your workflow seamless - • **Power That Lasts:** Solar-powered with battery backup means no interruptions during crunch time - • **Textbook-Style Input:** WriteView™ display shows formulas exactly as in your notes ## Overview The Sharp EL-W516TBSL is a professional-grade scientific calculator featuring a 4-line WriteView LCD display that presents calculations as they appear in textbooks. With 640 built-in functions and 7 versatile modes, it supports a wide range of math and science disciplines. Its twin-power system combines solar energy with battery backup for extended use, all housed in a sleek, durable black and silver design perfect for professionals and students alike. ## Description Advanced, 4-line scientific calculator with WriteView display, allows calculations to be entered and displayed as written they would appear in a textbook. With 640 functions, the EL-W516TBSL is ideal for professionals and students studying general math and science, pre-algebra, algebra I & II, geometry, pre-calculus, calculus, trigonometry, statistics, biology, chemistry, and physics. Features a durable matte black finish with silver accents and operates on twin-power (solar with battery backup). Review: Good Calculator, works well, farily durable. - I've had this awhile, didn't review it right away as I was not sure of its features and use. I bought this to replace a TI Scientific calculator I had for a long time. This had a lot more features, had to really play with it to understand how to use it. If I was a millenial or younger I probably would have picked it right up, but I'm much older. I like that it has a solar cell and a battery, haven't had to replace the battery and its been a couple of years. The feel of the buttons seems cheaper than my old TI, but it works well, very functional, display is not always the brightest but in decent light it is very clear and readable. Has a slide on cover that fits on the back when in use and then slides off and onto the front to protect the buttons when needed, good design as it won't get lost or broken that way. Review: GREAT CALCULATOR - THE SOLAR CELL EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE QUITE A BIT. - I bought one of these when my very old calculator died. As I am constantly performing scientific and engineering calculations, I needed something more than the standard "math-box". I particularly liked the solar cell on the unit as it seems to extend the battery life quite a bit. I'm still on the original battery - something that never happened with my old unit. I was always installing new batteries in that, even though it was an LCD calculator. This is a great buy for someone who uses the scientific and engineering functions of a scientific calculator and puts a lot of "mileage on a calculator. ## Features - Large 16 Digit, 4 Line LCD Display with WriteView - 640 Functions and 7 Modes: Normal, Stat, Drill, Complex, Matrix, List & Equation - 8 Temporary, & 3 Definable Memory Buttons - Home Key Allows Users To Start Fresh From Any Screen - Durable, Gloss Black Finish with Silver Accents ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B06XS6V17P | | Best Sellers Rank | #112,752 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #74 in Scientific Calculators | | Brand | Sharp | | Calculator Type | Engineering/Scientific | | Color | Black and Silver | | Compatible Devices | Most devices with necessary input and display capabilities (e.g., computers, laptops, calculators) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,306 Reviews | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00074000019584 | | Item Dimensions L x W | 6.6"L x 3.1"W | | Item Weight | 0.24 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Sharp | | Material | Plastic | | Mfr Part Number | ELW516TBSL | | Model Name | EL W516TBSL | | Model Number | ELW516TBSL | | Power Source | Solar Powered | | UPC | 074000019584 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sharp - **Calculator Type:** Engineering/Scientific - **Color:** Black and Silver - **Model Name:** EL W516TBSL - **Power Source:** Solar Powered ## Images ![Sharp EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView™ 4 Line Display & Solar Power - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91p1shr2KcL.jpg) ![Sharp EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView™ 4 Line Display & Solar Power - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AzA1kRIbL.jpg) ![Sharp EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView™ 4 Line Display & Solar Power - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HezD9FNsL.jpg) ![Sharp EL-W516TBSL Advanced Scientific Calculator with WriteView™ 4 Line Display & Solar Power - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YO3gkF14L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is there a way to force the default answer format to be in decimal instead of funky fractions, requiring use of the "change" key?** A: I changed my EL-W516X to display decimals instead of fractions by changing it to Line View: Press 2ND F -> MATH (for SET UP) -> 2: EDITOR -> 1: LINE. **Q: I can save mathematical formulas and equations in the calculator memory?** A: You can store four formulas in F1, F2, F3, F4. I have stored the quadratic formulas and the vertex formulas for a parabola, -B/2A, (4AC-B^2)/4A. **Q: I bought this calculator but upon opening the package I found that the calculator wasn't coming on. Does anybody know how this can be fixed?** A: Before you return, try resting it by a window to charge the solar cells. I have found that if I don't use it for a while it may not come on until it gets a few minutes "in the sun". I think that it should not do that but after 10-15 minutes it was functioning, and for weeks. **Q: Is this an rpn calculator? similar to hp35s** A: This Calculator (Sharp EL-W516TBSL) does not have RPN abilities. I don't know/ heard of a Sharp calculator having RPN abilities just HP's as of now. I have played and own different types of HP RPN calculators including HP35s, I think RPN is pretty cool and fun to use. I do have an older ver/ model of this Sharp calculator and does not have RPN. Hope this helps ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Calculator, works well, farily durable. *by J***B on May 28, 2025* I've had this awhile, didn't review it right away as I was not sure of its features and use. I bought this to replace a TI Scientific calculator I had for a long time. This had a lot more features, had to really play with it to understand how to use it. If I was a millenial or younger I probably would have picked it right up, but I'm much older. I like that it has a solar cell and a battery, haven't had to replace the battery and its been a couple of years. The feel of the buttons seems cheaper than my old TI, but it works well, very functional, display is not always the brightest but in decent light it is very clear and readable. Has a slide on cover that fits on the back when in use and then slides off and onto the front to protect the buttons when needed, good design as it won't get lost or broken that way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT CALCULATOR - THE SOLAR CELL EXTENDS BATTERY LIFE QUITE A BIT. *by G***P on October 12, 2025* I bought one of these when my very old calculator died. As I am constantly performing scientific and engineering calculations, I needed something more than the standard "math-box". I particularly liked the solar cell on the unit as it seems to extend the battery life quite a bit. I'm still on the original battery - something that never happened with my old unit. I was always installing new batteries in that, even though it was an LCD calculator. This is a great buy for someone who uses the scientific and engineering functions of a scientific calculator and puts a lot of "mileage on a calculator. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good as it gets for the price *by B***H on October 13, 2020* To start, I am some what of a calculator aficionado, I have the Sharp EL-W516T, Casio fx-991EX, and TI-36X Pro in my quest to find the "just right" calculator. Advantages of the Sharp over the Casio and TI: Easiest number system conversion e.g. hex->dec, dec->bin, etc Has a basic arithmetic drills No known bugs in the programming (at least as of writing this review) Custom shortcut buttons Home button to instantly bring back "Normal Mode" Unnecessary, but fun random number functions (Dice, Coin Flip) Best "Remainder Division" output shows quotient and remainder Most functions: 640 (maybe the TI has same/more, can't find a total function count for TI-36X Pro) Advantages shared with either the Casio or TI: History retained after power cycling (TI) Looks as advertised (no photoshop to make it look better)(Casio) Faster integrals (same speed as Casio, faster than Ti) Up to 4x4 matrices Disadvantages: Cheapest construction quality. Limited to 3 simultaneous equations and 3rd degree polynomials Disadvantages shared with Casio or TI: Awful matrix and vector input schemas (maybe I'm spoiled by Ti, you get used to it though)(Casio) Calculation history is lost when "switching" modes (Casio) Generic low-resolution-4-line display (TI) Those are the advantages/disadvantages that I've observed through use. Despite the cheapness of construction, this is my go-to calculator because I like the display formatting, bug free experience (TI has a weird display bug when working with PI and fractions), and general usership (for the most part). Seems like this model should be permitted on the FE exams. Maybe Sharp did not get this model in to the reviewers for, well, review to see if it's permissible. For that I'd recommend the TI over the Casio as the TI has superior calculation history/answer management. 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