NEC NP-M300W vs NEC NP610

NEC NP-M300W is $155 cheaper, sharper and stronger on contrast. NEC NP610 is brighter.

	NEC NP-M300W$109.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	NEC NP610$264.99 · Amazon · Used Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,000 lm ISO	3,500 lm ISO (Bright mode)
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	2,000:1	500:1
MSRP
MSRP	$1,399	$1,799
Best price
Best price	$109.99	$264.99
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,000 lm ISO	3,500 lm ISO (Bright mode)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.63 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	2,000:1	500:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	8 bit
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	6
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	230 W	230 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	NP07LP
Light-source life
Light-source life	4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco	4,000 h normal · 5,000 h eco
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	3 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	0 s
Optics
Image size
Image size	25–300 in	21–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Focal length
Focal length	17.5–29 mm	19.8–23.7 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7–2.1	1.7–2
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	—
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1600 × 1200	1600 × 1200
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 1	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	50–120 Hz	50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	7 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	339 × 257 × 99 mm	308 × 262 × 93.5 mm
Weight
Weight	2,990 g	2,990 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 311 W · Eco 239 W	Max 312 W · Normal 312 W · Eco 237 W
Standby
Standby	0.2 W	—
Networked standby
Networked standby	8 W	10 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)	—
User manual
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/M350X_manual_EN.pdf	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/NP610_manual_E.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable, Carry case, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Lens cap, Carry case, Software CD
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

NEC NP-M300W$109.99 · Amazon · Used

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NEC NP610$264.99 · Amazon · Used

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