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NEC M333XS vs NEC ME331X

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NEC M333XSNEC ME331X
MSRP $1,079
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Technology brandDLP3LCD
Number of imaging devices1—
Chip / panel diagonal0.55 in0.63 in
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Native resolution1024 × 7681024 × 768
Optics
Throw ratio0.56:11.3–2.2:1
Projection distance table60″: 0.68 m · 80″: 0.92 m · 100″: 1.16 m · 120″: 1.4 m · 150″: 1.76 m60″: 1.62–2.72 m · 80″: 2.18–3.64 m · 100″: 2.73–4.56 m · 120″: 3.29–5.49 m · 150″: 4.12–6.87 m · 200″: 5.51–9.17 m · 300″: 8.29–13.78 m
Zoom typeDigitalOptical
Zoom ratio—1.7×
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift—0%
Horizontal lens shift—0%
Fixed offset17.5%Derived15.6%Derived
Focal length6.5 mm17.5–29 mm
F-number2.41.7–2.1
Interchangeable lens—No
Image size range60–150 in30–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30°-30–30°
Horizontal keystone—-30–30°
Corner / warp correction—4pt
Light source
Light source typeLampLamp
Light source detail270 W AC lamp, replacement model NP30LP235 W AC lamp, replacement model NP43LP (NP16LP also listed)
Lamp wattage270 W235 W
Light source lifeEco mode off: 3,500 h · Normal: 5,000 h · Eco: 8,000 hEco mode off: 4,000 h · Normal: 5,000 h · Eco: 9,000 h
Constant brightness modeYes—
Warm-up time11 s6 s
Brightness
ISO light output3,300 lm3,300 lm
ANSI lumens—3,300 lm
Brightness by mode—High bright: 3,300 lm · Normal: 2,475 lm · Eco: 1,980 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast10,000:112,000:1
Dynamic light control—Dynamic iris
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Picture mode memories77
Audio
Speaker power20 W20 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 × 12001920 × 1200
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI, HDCP supported (DEEP COLOR, LIP SYNC, 3D); HDMI 2: HDMI, HDCP supported (DEEP COLOR, LIP SYNC, 3D)HDMI 1: HDMI, HDCP supported (DEEP COLOR, LIP SYNC); HDMI 2: HDMI, HDCP supported (DEEP COLOR, LIP SYNC)
Audio input terminals3.5mm stereo in, Rca stereo in, Mic 3.5mm mono in3.5mm stereo in, Rca stereo in
Horizontal scan frequency15–100 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan frequency50–120 Hz50–120 Hz
VGA inputYesYes
USB media playbackYesYes
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesYes
PJLink classClass 1Class 1
Control ecosystem driversCrestronCrestron
EthernetYesYes
3D
3D supportYes—
3D sync methodDLP-Link—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYesYes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Eco: 30 dB(A) · Normal: 30 dB(A) · High bright: 36 dB(A)Eco: 29 dB(A) · Normal: 36 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode2,400 m2,600 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)—309 W
Power consumption by modeNormal: 278 W · Eco: 246 W · High bright: 335 WNormal: 230 W · Eco: 193 W · High bright: 297 W
Standby power0.4 W0.45 W
Networked standby power2.9 W2.3 W
Physical & installation
Width368 mm339 mm
Depth286 mm259 mm
Height97 mm109 mm
Weight3.7 kg2.9 kg
Sealed optical engineYes—
Air filterNoneReplaceable
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certificationsUL, FCCUL, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇪🇺 EU 3 yr🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Light-source warranty6 months, max. 1000 hrsEU: 6 months, max. 1000 hrs
User manualhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdf
In the box
Box contentsRemote control, Lens cap, Vga cable, Power cord, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, User manual cdRemote control, Vga cable, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, User manual cd
Remote typeIRIR