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NEC NP-ME382U vs Panasonic PT-LB426

NEC NP-ME382U is sharper. Panasonic PT-LB426 is brighter and lighter.

NEC NP-ME382U
Panasonic PT-LB426
Key differences
White light outputISO
3,800 lm ISO (Bright mode)4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.2–2:11.48–1.78:1
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.6–4.3 m3.0–3.6 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,800 lm ISO (Bright mode)4,100 lm ISO (Normal power, Dynamic mode) · 4,100 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,100 lm—
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
3LCD3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
0.64 in0.63 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Dynamic contrast
16,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit8 bit
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
225 W230 W
Replacement lamp
NP47LPET-LAL510
Light-source life
10,000 h normal · 15,000 h eco10,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
1.2–2:11.48–1.78:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.67×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length
17.2–27.7 mm19.16–23.02 mm
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–2.081.6–1.76
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical keystone
30°35°
Horizontal keystone
30°35°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
—Yes
Interchangeable lens
—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA, Composite
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
Audio inputs
3.5 mm, RCA3.5 mm, RCA
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
PJLink
—Class 2
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15–100 kHz—
Vertical scan
50–120 Hz—
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Audio
Speaker power
16 W10 W
Speakers
1—
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
345 × 261 × 105 mm335 × 252 × 96 mm
Weight
3,500 g2,900 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, 10 mm deep, 1.25 N·m
Dust filter
—Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode2,700 m
Power draw
Max 295 W · Normal 238 W · Eco 207 WMax 300 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Networked standby
1.5 W—
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)Normal 38 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
CEFCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)—
User manual
https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/me382u/ME382U_manual_ENG_v2.pdfhttps://bizpartner.panasonic.net/public/ppr/file_view/194378
Spare parts
—Lamp ET-LAL510 · Air filter ET-RFL300
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, VGA cable, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
IR—