NEC NP-M300W vs NEC NP-V311W

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NEC NP-M300W
MSRP $1,399
NEC NP-V311W
MSRP $1,179
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Technology brand3LCDDLP
Number of imaging devices31
Chip / panel diagonal0.59 in0.65 in
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Native resolution1280 Γ— 8001280 Γ— 800
Colour wheel segmentsβ€”6 segments
Optics
Throw ratio1.35–2.25:1Derived1.55–1.7:1Derived
Projection distance table60β€³: 1.71–2.88 m Β· 100β€³: 2.88–4.82 m Β· 150β€³: 4.35–7.26 m Β· 200β€³: 5.81–9.69 m Β· 300β€³: 8.74–14.56 m30β€³: 1–1.1 m Β· 40β€³: 1.34–1.46 m Β· 60β€³: 2–2.2 m Β· 70β€³: 2.34–2.56 m Β· 80β€³: 2.67–2.93 m Β· 90β€³: 3–3.29 m Β· 100β€³: 3.34–3.66 m Β· 120β€³: 4–4.39 m Β· 150β€³: 5.01–5.49 m Β· 180β€³: 6.01–6.59 m Β· 200β€³: 6.67–7.32 m Β· 240β€³: 8.01–8.78 m Β· 270β€³: 9.01–9.88 m Β· 300β€³: 10.01–10.98 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.7Γ—1.1Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0%β€”
Horizontal lens shift0%β€”
Fixed offsetβ€”12.5%Derived
Focal length17.5–29 mm21.9–24 mm
F-number1.7–2.12.5–2.67
Interchangeable lensNoβ€”
Image size range25–300 in30–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°-40–40Β°
Light source
Light source typeLampLamp
Light source detailβ€”High-pressure mercury lamp, 225 W AC (170 W in ECO ON); replacement lamp NP18LP
Lamp wattage230 W225 W
Light source lifeNormal: 4,000 h Β· Eco: 5,000 hNormal: 3,000 h Β· Eco: 5,000 h
Warm-up time3 s7 s
Cool-down time0 s0 s
Light-source dimmingβ€”Manual steps
Brightness
ISO light output3,000 lm3,100 lm
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast2,000:13,000:1
Colour
Colour temperature presetsD65, D93β€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit24 bitDerived
Calibration & picture control
Picture mode memoriesβ€”6
Audio
Speaker power10 W7 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1600 Γ— 12001920 Γ— 1080
HDMI port count11
HDMI ports (feature-level)β€”HDMI IN: HDMI
Audio input terminalsRca, 3.5 mm3.5 mm, Rca
Horizontal scan frequency15–100 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan frequency50–120 Hz50–120 Hz
VGA inputYesYes
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
PJLink classClass 1β€”
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Crestron
EthernetYesYes
3D
3D supportβ€”Yes
3D sync methodβ€”DLP-Link
3D formatsβ€”Frame sequential, Top-bottom
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 35 dB(A) Β· Eco: 29 dB(A)Normal: 37 dB(A) Β· Eco: 33 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40Β°C5–40Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude modeβ€”3,600 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)β€”278 W
Power consumption by modeNormal: 311 W Β· Eco1: 239 WNormal 100 130v: 278 W Β· Normal 200 240v: 268 W Β· Eco 100 130v: 216 W Β· Eco 200 240v: 210 W Β· Standby normal 100 130v: 3 W Β· Standby normal 200 240v: 4 W Β· Standby power saving 100 130v: 0.4 W Β· Standby power saving 200 240v: 0.5 W
Standby power0.2 W0.4 W
Networked standby power8 Wβ€”
Power supplyβ€”Internal
Physical & installation
Width339 mm310 mm
Depth257 mm247 mm
Height99 mm95 mm
Weight2.99 kg2.5 kg
Exhaust / intake directionβ€”Front
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsUL, FCCUL, FCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yrβ€”
Light-source warranty1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes firstβ€”
User manualhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/M350X_manual_EN.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/v311w/V311W_manual_ENG_v2.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Soft case, Cd rom, Quick start guide, Warranty cardProjector, Lens cap, Power cord, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, User manual cd, Quick start guide, Warranty card
Remote typeIRIR