NEC ME331X vs Panasonic PT-LW376

NEC ME331X is quieter. Panasonic PT-LW376 is brighter and sharper.

NEC ME331X$119 · Amazon · Used
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Key differences
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Native resolution
1024 × 768WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.3–2.2:11.48–1.78:1
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,079—
Best price
$119—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.5 m3.2–3.8 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,300 lm ANSI3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode)
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Brightness by mode
Max 3,300 lm · Normal 2,475 lm · Eco 1,980 lm—
Eco brightness
60%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
12,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic irisDynamic iris
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Picture mode memories
7—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
235 W230 W
Replacement lamp
NP43LPET-LAL510
Light-source life
4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Warm-up time
6 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.2:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.69×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
17.5–29 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.11.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA—
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz—
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
20 W10 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 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
2,900 g2,900 g
Colours
—White
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 mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 309 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 WMax 300 W
Standby
0.45 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.3 W1 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 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, UL—
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr—
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdfhttps://eu.connect.panasonic.com/sites/default/files/media/document/2024-04/lb426_manual_en_0.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable—
Remote
IR—
NEC ME331X$119 · Amazon · Used
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