NEC NP-ME382U vs Panasonic PT-TMW380
 |  Panasonic PT-TMW380 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light outputISO | 3,800 lm ISO (Bright mode) | 3,800 lm ISO (Normal power) · 3,800 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | 1.2–2:1 | 0.43:1 |
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.6–4.3 m | 0.93 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 3,800 lmDerived | 3,800 lmDerived |
| White light outputISO | 3,800 lm ISO (Bright mode) | 3,800 lm ISO (Normal power) · 3,800 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 4,100 lm | — |
| Brightness uniformity | — | 85% |
| Brightness by mode | — | Normal 3,800 lm · Eco 2,660 lm |
| Eco brightness | — | 70%Derived |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | 3LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.64 in | 0.64 in |
| On-screen resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | WUXGA (1920 × 1200) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 16,000:1 | 3,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Lamp power | 225 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | NP47LP | — |
| Light-source life | 10,000 h normal · 15,000 h eco | 20,000 h normal · 24,000 h eco |
| Life defined as | — | 50% brightness |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2–2:1 | 0.43:1 |
| Image size | 30–300 in | 50–105 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Digital |
| Zoom ratio | 1.67×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 17.2–27.7 mm | 6.08 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.5–2.08 | 1.8 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 15° |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | 15° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | DCI 4K |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, + RCA | 3.5 mm |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| PJLink | — | Class 2 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | Crestron, + AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 15–100 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 50–120 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 10 W |
| Speakers | 1 | — |
| Layout | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 345 × 261 × 105 mm | 349 × 370 × 138 mm |
| Weight | 3,500 g | 4,900 g |
| Colours | — | White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, + 360° |
| Dust filter | — | Washable |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–45°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | 2,700 m |
| Power draw | Max 295 W · Normal 238 W · Eco 207 W | Max 230 W · Normal 205 W · Eco 155 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 1.5 W | 14 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 35 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Laser class | — | Class 1 |
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | CE | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| 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.pdf | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + VGA cable, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries |
| Remote | IR | — |