Casio XJ-A252 vs NEC M333XS

Casio XJ-A252 is sharper, lighter and in stock. NEC M333XS is $616.01 cheaper.

Casio XJ-A252$995 · Amazon
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NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light output
—3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
—0.56:1
Light source
Hybrid laser + LEDLamp
Fan noise
—Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,249—
Best price
$995$378.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
—1.1 m
Picture
White light output
—3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
3,000 lm—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
1,800:110,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
8 bit10 bit
Picture mode memories
—7
3D
NoYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Hybrid laser + LEDLamp
Emitter
Laser + LED—
Lamp power
—270 W
Replacement lamp
—NP30LP
Light-source life
20,000 h3,500 h max · 5,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco
Constant brightness mode
—Yes
Warm-up time
—11 s
Optics
Throw ratio
—0.56:1
Image size
18–300 in60–150 in
Zoom
OpticalDigital
Focal length
15.9–30.8 mm6.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.29–3.092.4
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
1080pWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone
USB media playback
NoYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
—Crestron
Horizontal scan
15–91 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
50–85 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Ethernet
—Yes
Audio
Speaker power
1 W20 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
297 × 210 × 43 mm368 × 286 × 97 mm
Weight
2,300 g3,700 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Limited tiltTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
—None
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,400 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 165 W · Normal 135 W · Eco 120 WMax 335 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 246 W
Standby
0.23 W0.4 W
Networked standby
—2.9 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
—Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Marks
FCCFCC, UL
Warranty
Light source 6,000 h3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)
User manual
https://world.casio.com/manual/projector/https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable, AV cable, Carry casePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
—IR
Casio XJ-A252$995 · Amazon
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NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used
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