Epson EX3290 vs NEC NP-V311W

Epson EX3290 is $119.96 cheaper and brighter.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	NEC NP-V311W$599.95 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,000 lm ISO	3,100 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	3,000:1
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	$1,179
Best price
Best price	$479.99	$599.95
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1 m	—
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	4,000 lm ISO	3,100 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	—	3,000:1
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	6
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	225 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	NP18LP
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	3,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	—	7 s
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	0 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	—
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	21.9–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.44	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm, RCA
Control ports
Control ports	None	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	7 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 234 × 77 mm	310 × 247 × 95 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	2,500 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 9 mm screws	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	—	Front
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	349 W	Max 278 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 216 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	0.4 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	3 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 33 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	—
User manual
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/v311w/V311W_manual_ENG_v2.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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