NEC ME361W vs Panasonic PT-LW376
 MSRP $1,599 |  Panasonic PT-LW376 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI | 3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.2:1 | 1.48–1.78:1 |
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,599 | — |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.8–4.7 m | 3.2–3.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,600 lmDerived | 3,600 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI | 3,600 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI (Normal power, Dynamic mode) |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | Max 3,600 lm · Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 2,160 lmDerived | — |
| Eco brightness | 60%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.59 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 6,000:1 | 20,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Picture mode memories | 7 | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 235 W | 230 W |
| Replacement lamp | NP43LP | ET-LAL510 |
| Light-source life | 4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco | 10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco |
| Light output control | Steps | — |
| Warm-up time | 6 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.2:1 | 1.48–1.78:1 |
| Image size | 30–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.69×Derived | 1.2×Derived |
| Focal length | 17.5–29 mm | 19.16–23.02 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7–2.1 | 1.6–1.76 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | None | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | — |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 35° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 35° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | — |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA, Component, Composite | VGA, Component, Composite |
| Max input resolution | WUXGA | — |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, RCA | 3.5 mm, RCA |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | Class 1 | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | — |
| Horizontal scan | 15–100 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 50–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 1 |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 339 × 259 × 109 mm | 335 × 252 × 96 mm |
| Weight | 2,900 g | 2,900 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Dust filter | Replaceable | Replaceable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 5–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 2,600 m · high-altitude mode | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 W | Max 300 W |
| Standby | 0.45 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 2.3 W | 1 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | FCC, UL | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇪🇺 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.pdf | https://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 | — |