NEC NP-M403H vs ViewSonic PA503HD

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	NEC NP-M403H MSRP $2,599	ViewSonic PA503HD MSRP $649.99
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Technology brand	DLP	DLP
Number of imaging devices	1	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.65 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Optics
Throw ratio	1.2–2.1:1	1.48–1.62:1
Projection distance table	30″: 0.74–1.32 m · 40″: 1.02–1.8 m · 60″: 1.56–2.74 m · 80″: 2.11–3.69 m · 90″: 2.38–4.16 m · 100″: 2.65–4.63 m · 120″: 3.2–5.58 m · 150″: 4.01–6.99 m · 200″: 5.38–9.36 m · 300″: 8.1–14.08 m	30″: 0.98–1.08 m · 40″: 1.31–1.44 m · 50″: 1.64–1.79 m · 60″: 1.97–2.15 m · 70″: 2.29–2.51 m · 80″: 2.62–2.87 m · 90″: 2.95–3.23 m · 100″: 3.28–3.59 m · 110″: 3.6–3.95 m · 120″: 3.93–4.3 m · 130″: 4.26–4.66 m · 140″: 4.59–5.02 m · 150″: 4.92–5.38 m · 200″: 6.55–7.17 m · 250″: 8.19–8.97 m · 300″: 9.83–10.76 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.7×	1.1×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length	18–30.6 mm	21.8–24 mm
F-number	2.4–3.2	2.5–2.67
Image size range	30–300 in	30–300 in
Vertical keystone	-30–30°	-40–40°
Horizontal keystone	-25–25°	—
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Light source detail	270 W AC lamp, replacement model NP30LP	—
Lamp wattage	270 W	240 W
Light source life	Eco: 8,000 h · Normal: 5,500 h · High bright: 3,500 h	Normal: 4,000 h · Dynamic eco: 15,000 h
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Cool-down time	—	10 s
Light-source dimming	Manual steps	—
Brightness
ISO light output	4,000 lm	—
ANSI lumens	—	4,000 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	10,000:1	22,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris	—
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	30 bit	30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	—	6-axis
Picture mode memories	7	—
Audio
Speaker power	20 W	3 W
Speaker count	1	1
Audio channels	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1200	1920 × 1200
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	—	HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4
Audio input terminals	3.5 mm, Rca, Mic	3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency	15–100 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	50–120 Hz	23–120 Hz
VGA input	Yes	—
USB media playback	Yes	—
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	—
PJLink class	Class 1	—
Control ecosystem drivers	Crestron	—
Ethernet	Yes	—
3D
3D support	Yes	Yes
3D sync method	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Setup automation
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Eco: 30 dB(A) · Normal: 30 dB(A) · High bright: 36 dB(A)	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode	2,400 m	3,048 m
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	335 W	—
Power consumption by mode	High bright: 335 W · Normal: 278 W · Eco: 246 W	Typical: 295 W
Standby power	0.4 W	0.5 W
Networked standby power	2.9 W	—
Physical & installation
Width	368 mm	309 mm
Depth	291 mm	234 mm
Height	108 mm	115 mm
Weight	3.7 kg	2.7 kg
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group	—	RG2
Safety & market certifications	UL, FCC	FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Light-source warranty	6 months, max. 1000 hours (EU)	1 year (original lamp)
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA503HD/PA503HD_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Projector, Power cord, Soft case, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Cd rom	Projector, Remote control, Batteries, Quick start guide, Power cord
Remote type	IR	IR