NEC NP610 vs Optoma ZW350ST
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| NEC NP610 MSRP $1,799 | Optoma ZW350ST MSRP $999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | — |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 1 |
| Chip / panel model | — | S450 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.63 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | 1280 × 800 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.54–1.85:1Derived | 0.52:1 |
| Throw reference point | Lens | — |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.22–1.47 m · 60″: 1.85–2.22 m · 80″: 2.47–2.98 m · 100″: 3.1–3.73 m · 120″: 3.73–4.49 m · 150″: 4.67–5.62 m · 200″: 6.24–7.5 m · 300″: 9.38–11.27 m | 30″: 0.34 m · 40″: 0.45 m · 50″: 0.56 m · 60″: 0.67 m · 70″: 0.79 m · 80″: 0.9 m · 90″: 1.01 m · 100″: 1.12 m · 120″: 1.35 m · 150″: 1.68 m · 180″: 2.02 m · 200″: 2.24 m · 250″: 2.81 m · 300″: 3.37 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | None |
| Zoom ratio | 1.2× | 1× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 115% |
| Focal length | 19.8–23.7 mm | 7.51 mm |
| F-number | 1.7–2 | 2.8 |
| Interchangeable lens | No | — |
| Image size range | 21–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -15–15° |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | High-pressure mercury lamp, 230 W AC (170 W in Eco mode); replacement lamp NP07LP | Laser |
| Lamp wattage | 230 W | — |
| Light source life | Normal: 4,000 h · Eco: 5,000 h | Rated: 30,000 h |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | 90 s |
| Light-source dimming | — | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 3,500 lm | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 3,600 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | — | 75% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 500:1 | — |
| Dynamic contrast | — | 2,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 24 bit | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Picture mode memories | 6 | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag (rated) | — | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 17 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 7 W | 15 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | Mono |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1600 × 1200 | — |
| HDMI port count | — | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4a; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4a |
| Audio input terminals | Rca, 3.5 mm | — |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–100 kHz | 15–140 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 50–120 Hz | 24–120 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | — | Crestron |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | — | Yes |
| 3D sync method | — | DLP-Link |
| 3D formats | — | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential, Frame packing |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Normal: 35 dB(A) · Eco: 29 dB(A) | Min: 27 dB(A) · Max: 34 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | — |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | — | 2,500 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360° |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 312 W | 139 W |
| Power consumption by mode | Eco mode off: 312 W · Eco mode on: 237 W | Eco 110vac: 100 W · Bright 110vac: 140 W · Eco 220vac: 98 W · Bright 220vac: 139 W |
| Standby power | 10 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 10 W | — |
| Power supply | — | External brick |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 308 mm | 274 mm |
| Depth | 262 mm | 216 mm |
| Height | 93.5 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight | 2.99 kg | 3 kg |
| Ingress protection | — | IP6X |
| Colours / finishes | — | White |
| Sealed optical engine | — | Yes |
| Air filter | Replaceable | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Laser product class | — | Class 1 (Risk Group 2) |
| Safety & market certifications | UL, FCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | — | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr |
| Light-source warranty | — | 5 years or 12,000 hours |
| User manual | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/NP610_manual_E.pdf | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/02387d20-4b12-4d04-97e4-be316b803cf2.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Lens cap, Soft case, Power cord, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Dvi to vga adapter, Cd rom, Quick setup guide | Power cord, Remote, Battery, User manual |
| Remote type | IR | IR |