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NEC NP-M403H vs Optoma ZH520

NEC NP-M403H is $1,799.11 cheaper. Optoma ZH520 is lighter.

NEC NP-M403H$899.89 · Amazon · Used
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Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699
Key differences
White light output
4,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)—
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.13–1.47:1
Lowest input lag
—8.6 msDerived
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,599$2,699
Best price
$899.89—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.7–4.6 m2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light output
4,000 lm ISO (Bright mode)—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—5,500 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.65 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
10,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
Picture mode memories
7—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
DLP-LinkDLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLaser (phosphor)
Lamp power
270 W—
Replacement lamp
NP30LP—
Light-source life
3,500 h max · 5,500 h normal · 8,000 h ecoUp to 30,000 h max
Light output control
StepsSteps
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Cool-down time
—90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2.1:11.13–1.47:1
Image size
30–300 in30.72–320 in
Projection offset
—116%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.75×Derived1.3×Derived
Focal length
18–30.6 mm16.9–21.61 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.4–3.22.43–2.78
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
25°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 120 Hz
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
VGA—
Max input resolution
WUXGA4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA, Microphone—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
368 × 291 × 108 mm274 × 216 × 109 mm
Weight
3,700 g3,402 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≥ 10 mm
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Yes—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
2,400 m · high-altitude mode2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 335 W · Normal 278 W · Eco 246 WMax 205 W · Eco 128 W
Standby
0.4 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2.9 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—19.5 V
Fan noise
Max 36 dB(A) · Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Max 35 dB(A) · Normal 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
—Class 1
Risk group
—RG2
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr3 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.pdfhttps://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/7a6b0cdc-b771-4275-9e68-3d359a5c9b54.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, VGA cable, Carry case, Software CDPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
IR—
NEC NP-M403H$899.89 · Amazon · Used
Buy
Optoma ZH520MSRP $2,699