BenQ MW732 vs NEC ME331X

BenQ MW732 is brighter, sharper and quieter. NEC ME331X is $630 cheaper.

NEC ME331X$119 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.21–1.57:11.3–2.2:1
Lowest input lag
33.4 msDerived—
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$749$1,079
Best price
—$119
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–3.4 m2.6–4.5 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Brightness by mode
—Max 3,300 lm · Normal 2,475 lm · Eco 1,980 lm
Eco brightness
—60%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.63 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
20,000:112,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Picture mode memories
27
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
240 W235 W
Replacement lamp
5J.JGS05.001NP43LP
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco · 15,000 h super eco · 8,000 h dynamic4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco
Warm-up time
—6 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.21–1.57:11.3–2.2:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
110%—
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.69×Derived
Focal length
16.88–21.88 mm17.5–29 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.59–2.871.7–2.1
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
25°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 33.4 ms—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, ComponentVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
Crestron, AMXCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W20 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
296 × 221 × 120 mm339 × 259 × 109 mm
Weight
2,500 g2,900 g
Colours
White—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 20–25 mm screws—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 355 W · Normal 320 W · Eco 240 WMax 309 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 W0.45 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W2.3 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
—FCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual
—https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp 5J.JGS05.001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, VGA cable, Lens capRemote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
—IR
NEC ME331X$119 · Amazon · Used
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