Epson EX3290 vs NEC NP-M403H

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	Epson EX3290 MSRP $649.99	NEC NP-M403H MSRP $2,599
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Technology brand	3LCD	DLP
Number of imaging devices	3	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.65 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:9
Native resolution	1280 × 800	1920 × 1080
Pixel shift	None	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.44–1.95:1	1.2–2.1:1
Projection distance table	50″: 1.36–2.74 m · 100″: 2.74–5.5 m · 150″: 4.12–8.26 m	30″: 0.74–1.32 m · 40″: 1.02–1.8 m · 60″: 1.56–2.74 m · 80″: 2.11–3.69 m · 90″: 2.38–4.16 m · 100″: 2.65–4.63 m · 120″: 3.2–5.58 m · 150″: 4.01–6.99 m · 200″: 5.38–9.36 m · 300″: 8.1–14.08 m
Zoom type	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.7×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length	16.7 mm	18–30.6 mm
F-number	1.44	2.4–3.2
Image size range	33–375 in	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	-25–25°
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Light source detail	210 W UHE lamp (ELPLP97)	270 W AC lamp, replacement model NP30LP
Lamp wattage	210 W	270 W
Light source life	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h	Eco: 8,000 h · Normal: 5,500 h · High bright: 3,500 h
Constant brightness mode	—	Yes
Light-source dimming	—	Manual steps
Brightness
ISO light output	4,000 lm	4,000 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	4,000 lm (colour)	—
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	16,000:1	10,000:1
Dynamic light control	—	Dynamic iris
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	—	30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Picture mode memories	—	7
Audio
Speaker power	2 W	20 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI	—
Audio input terminals	—	3.5 mm, Rca, Mic
Horizontal scan frequency	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	—	50–120 Hz
VGA input	No	Yes
USB media playback	—	Yes
RS-232	No	Yes
LAN control	—	Yes
PJLink class	—	Class 1
Control ecosystem drivers	—	Crestron
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet	—	Yes
3D
3D support	—	Yes
3D sync method	—	DLP-Link
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A)	Eco: 30 dB(A) · Normal: 30 dB(A) · High bright: 36 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m	2,400 m
High-altitude mode	—	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)	—	335 W
Power consumption by mode	Operating 100 120v: 349 W · Operating 220 240v: 332 W	High bright: 335 W · Normal: 278 W · Eco: 246 W
Standby power	0.3 W	0.4 W
Networked standby power	—	2.9 W
Physical & installation
Width	302 mm	368 mm
Depth	234 mm	291 mm
Height	77 mm	108 mm
Weight	2.5 kg	3.7 kg
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9	—
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Air filter	Replaceable	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Safety & market certifications	FCC	UL, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Light-source warranty	90-day limited lamp warranty	6 months, max. 1000 hours (EU)
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide	Projector, Power cord, Soft case, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Cd rom
Remote type	—	IR