InFocus IN124STx vs NEC ME361W
 $796 |  MSRP $1,599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | 0.65:1 | 1.3–2.2:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Price | $796 | MSRP $1,599 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 1.3 m | 2.8–4.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 3,600 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,700 lm | — |
| Brightness by mode | Max 3,700 lm · Eco 2,960 lm | Max 3,600 lm · Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 2,160 lmDerived |
| Eco brightness | 80%Derived | 60%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.59 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1024 × 768Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 4:3Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Colour wheel segments | 6 | — |
| Colour wheel speed | 2× | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 14,000:1 | 6,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | — | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Calibration | ||
| Picture mode memories | — | 7 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | — |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 260 W | 235 W |
| Replacement lamp | SP-LAMP-094 | NP43LP |
| Light-source life | 2,000 h max · 3,500 h eco · 5,000 h super eco | 4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Warm-up time | 60 s | 6 s |
| Cool-down time | 30 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.65:1 | 1.3–2.2:1 |
| Image size | — | 30–300 in |
| Projection offset | 115% | — |
| Zoom | Digital | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | — | 1.69×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 17.5–29 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7–2.1 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 30° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 30° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | — |
| Other video inputs | VGA | VGA, + Component, + Composite |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | — | 3.5 mm, RCA |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 1 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | Crestron |
| Horizontal scan | 15–91 kHz | 15–100 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 24–120 Hz | 50–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 20 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 300 × 230 × 130 mm | 339 × 259 × 109 mm |
| Weight | 2,300 g | 2,900 g |
| Orientations | — | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Exhaust | Front | — |
| Dust filter | — | Replaceable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,048 m · high-altitude mode | 2,600 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | — | Max 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W |
| Standby | 0.4 W | 0.45 W |
| Networked standby | — | 2.3 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A) | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | + CE, FCC, UL, + CCC, + KC | FCC, UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 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://www.manua.ls/infocus/in124stx/manual | https://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 cable | Remote, + Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable |
| Remote | IR | IR |