Epson PowerLite 760W vs NEC NP-ME382U

Epson PowerLite 760W is brighter and in stock. NEC NP-ME382U is sharper and lighter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
4,100 lm ISO3,800 lm ISO (Bright mode)
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
0.27:11.2–2:1
Light source
—Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,034—
Best price
$840—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.58 m2.6–4.3 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,100 lm ISO3,800 lm ISO (Bright mode)
Colour light output
4,100 lm—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,100 lm
Brightness by mode
Normal 4,100 lm · Eco 2,800 lm—
Eco brightness
68%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.64 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Over 2,500,000:116,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Light source
Light source
—Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Lamp power
—225 W
Replacement lamp
—NP47LP
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 15,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Warm-up time
30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.27:11.2–2:1
Image size
60–150 in30–300 in
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.67×Derived
Focal length
3.7 mm17.2–27.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.61.5–2.08
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical keystone
3°30°
Horizontal keystone
3°30°
Auto keystone
NoYes
Grid warp
Yes—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
3 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, Microphone3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
—15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
—50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W16 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
356 × 395 × 133 mm345 × 261 × 105 mm
Weight
5,900 g3,500 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 277 W · Eco 208 WMax 295 W · Normal 238 W · Eco 207 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W1.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC, ULCE
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63099.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me382u/ME382U_manual_ENG_v2.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Stand or mountPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
IRIR