NEC ME331X vs NEC ME361W

NEC ME331X is $1,480 cheaper. NEC ME361W is brighter and sharper.

Key differences
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
MSRP
$1,079$1,599
Best price
$119—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m2.8–4.7 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI
Brightness by mode
Max 3,300 lm · Normal 2,475 lm · Eco 1,980 lmMax 3,600 lm · Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 2,160 lmDerived
Eco brightness
60%Derived60%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.63 in0.59 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
12,000:16,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisDynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Picture mode memories
77
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
235 W235 W
Replacement lamp
NP43LPNP43LP
Light-source life
4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco
Light output control
—Steps
Warm-up time
6 s6 s
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.2:11.3–2.2:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.69×Derived1.69×Derived
Focal length
17.5–29 mm17.5–29 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.11.7–2.1
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 1
Control-system drivers
CrestronCrestron
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–100 kHz
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz50–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W20 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
339 × 259 × 109 mm339 × 259 × 109 mm
Weight
2,900 g2,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
ReplaceableReplaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,600 m · high-altitude mode2,600 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 309 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 WMax 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W
Standby
0.45 W0.45 W
Networked standby
2.3 W2.3 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULFCC, UL
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdfhttps://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdf
In the box
In the box
Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cableRemote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable
Remote
IRIR
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