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Epson PowerLite 1781W vs NEC NP-VE303X

Epson PowerLite 1781W is brighter, sharper and lighter. NEC NP-VE303X is $666.72 cheaper and quieter.

Epson PowerLite 1781W$886.72 · Amazon
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NEC NP-VE303X$220 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light outputISO
3,200 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO · 3,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.04–1.26:11.95–2.15:1
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
$799—
Best price
$886.72$220
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.2–2.7 m4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,200 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO · 3,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
3,200 lm—
Brightness by mode
Normal 3,200 lm · Eco 1,900 lm—
Eco brightness
59%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
Up to 10,000:110,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Picture mode memories
—2
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
214 W195 W
Replacement lamp
ELPLP94NP40LP
Light-source life
4,000 h normal · 7,000 h eco4,500 h normal · 6,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.04–1.26:11.95–2.15:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.21×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length
13.52–16.22 mm21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.58–1.72.41–2.55
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
20°—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
—No
Motion & gaming
Native 24p
Via pulldown—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMIHDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
1080pWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
—RS-232
Horizontal scan
—15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
—50–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
1 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
292 × 213 × 44 mm324 × 250 × 88 mm
Weight
1,810 g2,600 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 309 W · Eco 217 WMax 237 W · Normal 232 W · Eco 192 W
Standby
0.18 W0.33 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 39 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULCE, FCC, UL
Warranty
2 yr (light source 3 mo)3 yr (light source 3 yr or 4,000 h)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd52793.pdfhttps://www.sharp-nec-displays.com/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/ve303x/VE303X_manual_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Lamp ELPLP94 · Air filter ELPAF53 · Mount ELPMB23—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, USB cable, Carry case, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
—IR
Epson PowerLite 1781W$886.72 · Amazon
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NEC NP-VE303X$220 · Amazon · Used
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