NEC M333XS vs Optoma ZH340ST

NEC M333XS is $1,900.01 cheaper and quieter. Optoma ZH340ST is sharper and lighter.

	NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	Optoma ZH340STMSRP $2,279

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.56:1	0.5:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.6 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$2,279
Best price
Best price	$378.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.1 m	1.1 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode)	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,200 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	10,000:1	1,800,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	7	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Lamp power
Lamp power	270 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	NP30LP	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	3,500 h max · 5,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco	30,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Constant brightness mode
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	11 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.56:1	0.5:1
Image size
Image size	60–150 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	116%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length
Focal length	6.5 mm	7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.4	2.8
Focus
Focus	Manual	—
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	—
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 1	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	50–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	20 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	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)	368 × 286 × 97 mm	274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
Weight	3,700 g	2,998 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	2,400 m · high-altitude mode	2,500 m
Power draw
Power draw	Max 335 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 246 W	Max 139 W · Eco 98 W
Standby
Standby	0.4 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2.9 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
FDA laser notice
FDA laser notice	—	Notice 57
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdf	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	—

NEC M333XS$378.99 · Amazon · Used

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