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Epson PowerLite L265F vs NEC ME361W

Epson PowerLite L265F is $304.01 cheaper, brighter and sharper. NEC ME361W is lighter.

Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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NEC ME361WMSRP $1,599
Key differences
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.3–2.2:1
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,416$1,599
Best price
$1,294.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m2.8–4.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
4,600 lm ISO3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI
Colour light output
4,600 lm—
Brightness by mode
Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lmMax 3,600 lm · Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 2,160 lmDerived
Eco brightness
70%Derived60%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.59 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Over 5,000,000:16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
—7
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Lamp
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphor—
Lamp power
—235 W
Replacement lamp
—NP43LP
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
—Steps
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
30 s6 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32–2.12:11.3–2.2:1
Image size
31–310 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.61×Derived1.69×Derived
Focal length
18.2–29.1 mm17.5–29 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.51–1.771.7–2.1
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
—Yes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
DCI 4KWUXGA
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
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 W20 W
Speakers
—1
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
325 × 299 × 90 mm339 × 259 × 109 mm
Weight
4,200 g2,900 g
Colours
Black—
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 WMax 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W
Standby
0.5 W0.45 W
Networked standby
2 W2.3 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 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCC, ULFCC, UL
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, HDMI cableRemote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
—IR
Epson PowerLite L265F$1,294.99 · Amazon
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NEC ME361WMSRP $1,599