NEC M333XS vs NEC ME361W

NEC M333XS is $1,220.01 cheaper and quieter. NEC ME361W is brighter, sharper and lighter.

NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
0.56:11.3–2.2:1
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
—$1,599
Best price
$378.99—
Room fit
Distance to screen
1.1 m2.8–4.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI
Brightness by mode
—Max 3,600 lm · Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 2,160 lmDerived
Eco brightness
—60%Derived
Imaging technology
DLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.59 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
10,000:16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
—Dynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Picture mode memories
77
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
270 W235 W
Replacement lamp
NP30LPNP43LP
Light-source life
3,500 h max · 5,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
11 s6 s
Optics
Throw ratio
0.56:11.3–2.2:1
Image size
60–150 in30–300 in
Zoom
DigitalOptical
Zoom ratio
—1.69×Derived
Focal length
6.5 mm17.5–29 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.41.7–2.1
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
—30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 1
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W20 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
368 × 286 × 97 mm339 × 259 × 109 mm
Weight
3,700 g2,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
NoneReplaceable
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,400 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 335 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 246 WMax 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W
Standby
0.4 W0.45 W
Networked standby
2.9 W2.3 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULFCC, UL
Warranty
3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manual
https://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
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens capRemote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
IRIR
NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used
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