Epson EX3290 vs NEC NP-P401W

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	Epson EX3290 MSRP $649.99	NEC NP-P401W MSRP $1,799
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Technology brand	3LCD	3LCD
Number of imaging devices	3	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.59 in
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Native resolution	1280 × 800	1280 × 800
Pixel shift	None	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.44–1.95:1	1.3–2.2:1
Projection distance table	50″: 1.36–2.74 m · 100″: 2.74–5.5 m · 150″: 4.12–8.26 m	40″: 1.12–1.9 m · 60″: 1.71–2.87 m · 80″: 2.3–3.85 m · 100″: 2.89–4.82 m · 120″: 3.47–5.8 m · 150″: 4.35–7.26 m · 200″: 5.82–9.7 m · 300″: 8.76–14.58 m
Zoom type	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio	—	1.7×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	—	0–60%
Motorized lens shift	—	No
Focal length	16.7 mm	17.4–29 mm
F-number	1.44	1.7–2.2
Image size range	33–375 in	25–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	—	4pt
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Light source detail	210 W UHE lamp (ELPLP97)	240 W UHP AC lamp (NP23LP replacement)
Lamp wattage	210 W	240 W
Light source life	Normal: 6,000 h · Eco: 12,000 h	Eco: 6,000 h · Normal: 5,000 h · High bright: 4,000 h
Life definition	—	Unspecified
Warm-up time	—	3 s
Cool-down time	—	0 s
Brightness
ISO light output	4,000 lm	4,000 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	4,000 lm (colour)	—
Brightness by mode	—	High bright: 4,000 lm · Normal: 3,300 lm · Eco: 2,680 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	16,000:1	4,000:1
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	16 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, Hdmi
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	—	No
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Normal: 37 dB(A) · Quiet: 28 dB(A)	Eco: 29 dB(A) · Normal: 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	2,700 m
High-altitude mode	—	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, Tilt-limited
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	—	325 W
Power consumption by mode	Operating 100 120v: 349 W · Operating 220 240v: 332 W	High bright: 325 W · Normal: 274 W · Eco: 231 W
Standby power	0.3 W	0.4 W
Networked standby power	—	2.8 W
Physical & installation
Width	302 mm	398 mm
Depth	234 mm	282 mm
Height	77 mm	115 mm
Weight	2.5 kg	4.1 kg
Mount hole pattern	Thread: M4 · Screw length mm: 9	—
Air filter	Replaceable	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Safety & market certifications	FCC	UL, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr
Light-source warranty	90-day limited lamp warranty	US: 1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes first. EU: 6 months, max. 1000 hrs
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/p501x/P501X_manual_ENG_v2.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide	Remote control, Vga cable, Power cord, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, Users manual, Utility software
Remote type	—	IR