Epson Pro EX9270 vs NEC NP-P401W

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	Epson Pro EX9270 MSRP $999.99	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	0.62 in	0.59 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:10
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	1280 × 800
Optics
Throw ratio	1.3–2.09:1	1.3–2.2:1
Projection distance table	—	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	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.62×	1.7×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	0%	0–60%
Horizontal lens shift	0%	—
Motorized lens shift	—	No
Focal length	18.2–29.2 mm	17.4–29 mm
F-number	1.51–1.77	1.7–2.2
Image size range	31–304 in	25–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	-30–30°
Horizontal keystone	-30–30°	-30–30°
Corner / warp correction	4pt	4pt
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Light source detail	UHE lamp, 230 W (ELPLP97)	240 W UHP AC lamp (NP23LP replacement)
Lamp wattage	230 W	240 W
Light source life	Normal: 5,500 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	0 s
Brightness
ISO light output	4,100 lm	4,000 lm
Colour light output (CLO)	4,100 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	Dynamic iris
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit	30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Picture mode memories	—	7
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	16 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	2	2
Audio input terminals	—	3.5 mm, Rca, Hdmi
Horizontal scan frequency	—	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	—	50–120 Hz
VGA input	—	Yes
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
RS-232	—	Yes
LAN control	—	Yes
PJLink class	—	Class 1
Control ecosystem drivers	HomeKit	Crestron
Ethernet	—	Yes
Firmware / software
Casting	AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
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	5–35°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity	—	20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	3,048 m	2,700 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	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	Normal: 349 W · Eco: 187 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	309 mm	398 mm
Depth	282 mm	282 mm
Height	90 mm	115 mm
Weight	3.1 kg	4.1 kg
Air filter	Replaceable	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	RG2	—
Safety & market certifications	—	UL, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 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://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EX9270_EN_EAI.pdf	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 control, Batteries, Quick start guide	Remote control, Vga cable, Power cord, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, Users manual, Utility software
Remote type	—	IR