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NEC ME361W vs Sony VPL-EW575

NEC ME361W is $301 cheaper and lighter.

NEC ME361WMSRP $1,599
Sony VPL-EW575MSRP $1,900
Key differences
White light output
3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI—
Throw ratio
1.3–2.2:11.1–1.79:1
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)—
MSRP
$1,599$1,900
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.8–4.7 m2.4–3.9 m
Picture
White light output
3,600 lm ISO (Max power, Bright mode) · 3,600 lm ANSI—
Colour light output
—4,300 lm (Max power)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,300 lm
Brightness by mode
Max 3,600 lm · Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 2,160 lmDerivedMax 4,300 lm · Normal 3,200 lm · Eco 2,400 lm
Eco brightness
60%Derived56%Derived
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.59 in0.75 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
6,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit—
Picture mode memories
7—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
235 W225 W
Replacement lamp
NP43LPLMP-E221
Light-source life
4,000 h max · 5,000 h normal · 9,000 h eco4,000 h max · 6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco
Light output control
Steps—
Warm-up time
6 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.3–2.2:11.1–1.79:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.69×Derived1.63×Derived
Focal length
17.5–29 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.7–2.1—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°20°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGA1600 × 1200
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, Microphone
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
Class 1—
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz15–92 kHz
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz48–92 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
20 W16 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 mm365 × 252 × 96.2 mm
Weight
2,900 g4,100 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
2,600 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 297 W · Normal 230 W · Eco 193 WMax 332 W · Normal 270 W · Eco 233 W
Standby
0.45 W0.5 W
Networked standby
2.3 W5.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 36 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Marks
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
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me361w/ME361W_manual_ENG_v3.pdf—
Spare parts
—Lamp LMP-E221
In the box
In the box
Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Software CD
Remote
IR—