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NEC NP-M403H vs ViewSonic PA503W

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NEC NP-M403H
MSRP $2,599
ViewSonic PA503WViewSonic PA503W
MSRP $439.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPDLP
Number of imaging devices11
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in0.65 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:10
Native resolution1920 × 10801280 × 800
Colour wheel segments—6 segments
Optics
Throw ratio1.2–2.1:11.55–1.7:1
Projection distance table30″: 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 m60″: 2–2.2 m · 70″: 2.33–2.57 m · 80″: 2.67–2.93 m · 90″: 3–3.3 m · 100″: 3.33–3.67 m · 110″: 3.67–4.03 m · 120″: 4–4.4 m · 130″: 4.33–4.77 m · 140″: 4.67–5.13 m · 150″: 5–5.5 m · 160″: 5.33–5.87 m · 170″: 5.67–6.23 m · 180″: 6–6.6 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.7×1.1×
FocusManualManual
Fixed offset—100%
Focal length18–30.6 mm22–24.1 mm
F-number2.4–3.22.56–2.68
Image size range30–300 in30–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30°-40–40°
Horizontal keystone-25–25°—
Light source
Light source typeLampLamp
Light source detail270 W AC lamp, replacement model NP30LP200W UHP lamp
Lamp wattage270 W200 W
Light source lifeEco: 8,000 h · Normal: 5,500 h · High bright: 3,500 hNormal: 6,000 h · Super eco: 15,000 h
Constant brightness modeYes—
Light-source dimmingManual steps—
Brightness
ISO light output4,000 lm—
ANSI lumens—4,000 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast10,000:122,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic iris—
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit30 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system—6-axis
Picture mode memories7—
Motion & gaming
Input lag (rated)—1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms
Audio
Speaker power20 W2 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMono—
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 × 12001920 × 1080
HDMI port count21
HDMI ports (feature-level)—HDMI: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4
Audio input terminals3.5 mm, Rca, Mic3.5 mm
Horizontal scan frequency15–100 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan frequency50–120 Hz23–120 Hz
VGA inputYesYes
USB media playbackYes—
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlYesNo
PJLink classClass 1—
Control ecosystem driversCrestron—
EthernetYesNo
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-Link—
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomFrame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYes—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Eco: 30 dB(A) · Normal: 30 dB(A) · High bright: 36 dB(A)Normal: 31 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH10–90%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode2,400 m3,000 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)335 W280 W
Power consumption by modeHigh bright: 335 W · Normal: 278 W · Eco: 246 WTypical: 260 W
Standby power0.4 W0.5 W
Networked standby power2.9 W—
Physical & installation
Width368 mm294 mm
Depth291 mm218 mm
Height108 mm110 mm
Weight3.7 kg2.2 kg
Mount hole pattern—Thread: M4 · Screw length max mm: 8
Sealed optical engineYes—
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk group—RG2
Safety & market certificationsUL, FCCFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Light-source warranty6 months, max. 1000 hours (EU)1 year (US)
User manualhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/m403w/M403W_manual_ENG.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power cord, Soft case, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Cd romProjector, Power cord, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide
Remote typeIRIR