NEC ME361W vs NEC NP-V332X

NEC ME361W is brighter and sharper. NEC NP-V332X is $1,450 cheaper.

Key differences
White light outputISO
3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.3–2.2:11.95–2.15:1
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
$1,599—
Best price
—$149
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8–4.7 m4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI
Brightness by mode
Max 3,600 lm · Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 2,160 lmDerived—
Eco brightness
60%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
Dynamic contrast
6,000:110,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Picture mode memories
7—
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
235 W218 W
Replacement lamp
NP43LP—
Light-source life
4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco3,500 h max · 6,000 h eco
Light output control
StepsSteps
Warm-up time
6 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.2:11.95–2.15:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—65%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.69×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length
17.5–29 mm21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.12.41–2.55
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
NoNo
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
Yes—
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 W8 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 mm324 × 250 × 88 mm
Weight
2,900 g2,800 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,600 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 WMax 263 W · Normal 263 W · Eco 204 W
Standby
0.45 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.3 W3 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 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULCE, FCC, UL
Warranty
🇪🇺 EU 3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h) · 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr or 500 h)3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 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/v332w/V332W_manual_ENG_v2.pdf
In the box
In the box
Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap
Remote
IRIR
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