NEC M363W vs Optoma ZX350e
 MSRP $949 |  MSRP $1,299 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 3,600 lm ISO | — |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Throw ratio | 1.2–2.04:1 | 1.94–2.16:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A) | Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $949 | MSRP $1,299 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.6–4.4 m | 3.9–4.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,600 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 3,600 lm ISO | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 3,700 lm |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 75% |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.55 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | 1024 × 768Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1024 × 768 |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 4:3Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 10,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4 |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | 8 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, + Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light engine | — | DuraCore |
| Lamp power | 250 W | — |
| Light-source life | 3,500 h max · 5,000 h normal · 8,000 h eco | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | Steps | Steps |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes | — |
| Warm-up time | 11 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2–2.04:1 | 1.94–2.16:1 |
| Image size | 30–300 in | 20–300 in |
| Projection offset | — | 115% |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.7×Derived | 1.11×Derived |
| Focal length | 17.09–29.05 mm | 21.85–24.01 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.4–3.1 | 2.41–2.53 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 25° | — |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | 2 × HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA | — |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | WUXGA |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 1 | — |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–100 kHz | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 50–120 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | 15 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 368 × 286 × 97.5 mm | 274 × 216 × 114 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 g | 3,000 g |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear | + Portrait, + 360° |
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, 10 mm screws |
| Dust filter | None | — |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | — |
| Altitude | 2,400 m · high-altitude mode | 2,500 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 316 W · Normal 240 W · Eco 205 W | Max 139 W · Eco 88 W |
| Standby | 0.15 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 2.6 W | — |
| Power supply | — | External adapter |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 31 dB(A) | Max 34 dB(A) · Normal 32 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | FCC, + UL | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h) · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) | 3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h) |
| User manual | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.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 CD | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual |
| Remote | IR | IR |