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NEC M363W vs NEC ME361W

NEC M363W
NEC M363W
MSRP $949
NEC ME361W
NEC ME361W
MSRP $1,599
Key differences
White light outputISO3,600 lm ISO3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI
Throw ratio1.2–2.04:11.3–2.2:1
Fan noiseMax 36 dB(A) · Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $949MSRP $1,599
Room fit
Distance to screen2.6–4.4 m2.8–4.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness3,600 lmDerived3,600 lmDerived
White light outputISO3,600 lm ISO3,600 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
Display system
Imaging technologyDLP3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.59 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)DerivedWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast10,000:16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method—Dynamic iris
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Calibration
Picture mode memories87
3D
3DYes—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses syncDLP-Link—
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power250 W235 W
Replacement lamp—NP43LP
Light-source life3,500 h max · 5,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco
Light output controlStepsSteps
Constant brightness modeYes—
Warm-up time11 s6 s
Cool-down time0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.2–2.04:11.3–2.2:1
Image size30–300 in30–300 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.7×Derived1.69×Derived
Focal length17.09–29.05 mm17.5–29 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.4–3.11.7–2.1
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNoNo
Vertical lens shift—None
Horizontal lens shift—None
Vertical keystone30°30°
Horizontal keystone25°30°
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lens—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Other video inputsVGAVGA, + Component, + Composite
Max input resolutionWUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs3.5 mm, RCA, + Microphone3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playbackYesYes
Control portsRS-232RS-232
PJLinkClass 1Class 1
Control-system driversCrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan15–100 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan50–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power20 W20 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)368 × 286 × 97.5 mm339 × 259 × 109 mm
Weight3,500 g2,900 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filterNoneReplaceable
Sealed optical engineYes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude2,400 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 316 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 205 WMax 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W
Standby0.15 W0.45 W
Networked standby2.6 W2.3 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseMax 36 dB(A) · Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
MarksFCC, ULFCC, UL
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h) · 🇪🇺 EU 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 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
In the box+ Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, + Warranty card, VGA cable, + Lens cap, + Carry case, + Software CDRemote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
RemoteIRIR