Casio XJ-V2 vs NEC NP-M300W
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| Casio XJ-V2 MSRP $699 | NEC NP-M300W MSRP $1,399 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Technology brand | DLP | 3LCD |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.55 in | 0.59 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | 1280 × 800 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.54–1.71:1 | 1.35–2.25:1Derived |
| Throw reference point | Lens | — |
| Projection distance table | 30″: 0.83–0.93 m · 40″: 1.15–1.28 m · 60″: 1.79–1.99 m · 77″: 2.33–2.59 m · 80″: 2.43–2.7 m · 100″: 3.07–3.41 m · 150″: 4.67–5.18 m · 200″: 6.27–6.95 m · 300″: 9.47–10.49 m | 60″: 1.71–2.88 m · 100″: 2.88–4.82 m · 150″: 4.35–7.26 m · 200″: 5.81–9.69 m · 300″: 8.74–14.56 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.1× | 1.7× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | — | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | 0% |
| Fixed offset | 72% | — |
| Focal length | — | 17.5–29 mm |
| F-number | — | 1.7–2.1 |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 30–300 in | 25–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -30–30° |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Hybrid laser + LED | Lamp |
| Light source detail | Casio Laser & LED Hybrid | — |
| Lamp wattage | — | 230 W |
| Light source life | Estimated: 20,000 h | Normal: 4,000 h · Eco: 5,000 h |
| Warm-up time | 6 s | 3 s |
| Cool-down time | — | 0 s |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | — | 3,000 lm |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 | — |
| Claimed brightness unit | Unspecified | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | — | 2,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 20,000:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour temperature presets | — | D65, D93 |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | 30 bit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 10 W |
| Speaker count | — | 1 |
| Audio channels | — | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1600 × 1200 | 1600 × 1200 |
| HDMI port count | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI: HDMI | — |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm | Rca, 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 50–120 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | No | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | No | Yes |
| PJLink class | — | Class 1 |
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | — |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | — | Normal: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,000 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 165 W | — |
| Power consumption by mode | Eco on level 1: 120 W · Eco off bright: 150 W | Normal: 311 W · Eco1: 239 W |
| Standby power | 0.12 W | 0.2 W |
| Networked standby power | — | 8 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 269 mm | 339 mm |
| Depth | 269 mm | 257 mm |
| Height | 88.9 mm | 99 mm |
| Weight | 2.81 kg | 2.99 kg |
| Colours / finishes | White | — |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M4 · Count: 4 · Screw length mm: 5–8 | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Safety & market certifications | — | UL, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 5 years or 10,000 hours | 1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes first |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_9089.pdf | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/M350X_manual_EN.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Remote control, Power cord, Rgb cable, Warranty card | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Soft case, Cd rom, Quick start guide, Warranty card |
| Remote type | — | IR |