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InFocus IN124STx vs NEC ME331X

InFocus IN124STx is quieter, lighter and in stock. NEC ME331X is $677 cheaper.

InFocus IN124STx$796 · Amazon
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NEC ME331X$119 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light output
—3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
0.65:11.3–2.2:1
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,079
Best price
$796$119
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.3 m2.6–4.5 m
Picture
White light output
—3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
3,700 lm—
Brightness by mode
Max 3,700 lm · Eco 2,960 lmMax 3,300 lm · Normal 2,475 lm · Eco 1,980 lm
Eco brightness
80%Derived60%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.63 in
Native resolution
1024 × 7681024 × 768
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
6—
Colour wheel speed
2×—
Dynamic contrast
14,000:112,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Picture mode memories
—7
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
260 W235 W
Replacement lamp
SP-LAMP-094NP43LP
Light-source life
2,000 h max · 3,500 h eco · 5,000 h super eco4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco
Warm-up time
60 s6 s
Cool-down time
30 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.65:11.3–2.2:1
Image size
—30–300 in
Projection offset
115%—
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.69×Derived
Focal length
—17.5–29 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7–2.1
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.42 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
—3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
—Yes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 1
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–91 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
24–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
10 W20 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
300 × 230 × 130 mm339 × 259 × 109 mm
Weight
2,300 g2,900 g
Orientations
—Table, Ceiling, Rear
Exhaust
Front—
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
—20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
—Max 309 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W
Standby
0.4 W0.45 W
Networked standby
—2.3 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
CE, FCC, UL, CCC, KCFCC, UL
Warranty
2 yr🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual
https://www.manua.ls/infocus/in124stx/manualhttps://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, User manual, VGA cableRemote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
IRIR
InFocus IN124STx$796 · Amazon
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NEC ME331X$119 · Amazon · Used
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