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Epson PowerLite 1780W vs NEC NP-M300W

Epson PowerLite 1780W
Epson PowerLite 1780W
MSRP $849.99
NEC NP-M300W
NEC NP-M300W
MSRP $1,399
Key differences
Native contrast (on/off)—2,000:1
Throw ratio1.04–1.26:11.35–2.25:1Derived
Fan noiseNormal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $849.99MSRP $1,399
Room fit
Distance to screen2.2–2.7 m2.9–4.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness3,000 lmDerived3,000 lmDerived
White light outputISO3,000 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO
Colour light output3,000 lm—
Brightness by modeNormal 3,000 lm · Eco 1,900 lm—
Eco brightness63%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.59 in0.59 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)—2,000:1
Dynamic contrastUp to 10,000:1—
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Colour temperature presets—D93, D65
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power206 W230 W
Replacement lampELPLP94—
Light-source life4,000 h normal · 7,000 h eco4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Warm-up time—3 s
Cool-down time0 s0 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.04–1.26:11.35–2.25:1Derived
Image size30–300 in25–300 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.21×Derived1.67×Derived
Focal length13.52–16.22 mm17.5–29 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.58–1.71.7–2.1
FocusManualManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical lens shiftNoneNone
Horizontal lens shiftNoneNone
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone30°—
Auto keystoneYesYes
Interchangeable lensNoNo
Motion & gaming
Native 24pVia pulldown—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputsHDMIHDMI
HDMI inputs (count)1Derived1Derived
Other video inputsVGA, + Component, + CompositeVGA
Max input resolution1080p1600 × 1200
Audio inputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, + RCA
USB media playbackYesYes
Control ports—RS-232
PJLink—Class 1
Horizontal scan—15–100 kHz
Vertical scan—50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4—
Ethernet—Yes
Audio
Speaker power1 W10 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs—3.5 mm
HDMI audio return—NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)292 × 213 × 44 mm339 × 257 × 99 mm
Weight1,770 g2,990 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filterReplaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power drawNormal 290 W · Eco 208 WNormal 311 W · Eco 239 W
Standby0.18 W0.2 W
Networked standby—8 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
MarksFCC, ULFCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇪🇺 EU 5 yr (light source 5 yr or 1,000 h)2 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd52793.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/M350X_manual_EN.pdf
Spare partsLamp ELPLP94 · Air filter ELPAF53 · Mount ELPMB23—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, + USB cable, Carry case, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + VGA cable, Carry case, Software CD
Remote—IR