NEC NP-P401W vs ViewSonic PA503W
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| NEC NP-P401W MSRP $1,799 |  ViewSonic PA503WMSRP $439.99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | DLP |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.59 in | 0.65 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Native resolution | 1280 × 800 | 1280 × 800 |
| Colour wheel segments | — | 6 segments |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3–2.2:1 | 1.55–1.7:1 |
| Projection distance table | 40″: 1.12–1.9 m · 60″: 1.71–2.87 m · 80″: 2.3–3.85 m · 100″: 2.89–4.82 m · 120″: 3.47–5.8 m · 150″: 4.35–7.26 m · 200″: 5.82–9.7 m · 300″: 8.76–14.58 m | 60″: 2–2.2 m · 70″: 2.33–2.57 m · 80″: 2.67–2.93 m · 90″: 3–3.3 m · 100″: 3.33–3.67 m · 110″: 3.67–4.03 m · 120″: 4–4.4 m · 130″: 4.33–4.77 m · 140″: 4.67–5.13 m · 150″: 5–5.5 m · 160″: 5.33–5.87 m · 170″: 5.67–6.23 m · 180″: 6–6.6 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.7× | 1.1× |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0–60% | — |
| Motorized lens shift | No | — |
| Fixed offset | — | 100% |
| Focal length | 17.4–29 mm | 22–24.1 mm |
| F-number | 1.7–2.2 | 2.56–2.68 |
| Image size range | 25–300 in | 30–300 in |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | -40–40° |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | 4pt | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Lamp |
| Light source detail | 240 W UHP AC lamp (NP23LP replacement) | 200W UHP lamp |
| Lamp wattage | 240 W | 200 W |
| Light source life | Eco: 6,000 h · Normal: 5,000 h · High bright: 4,000 h | Normal: 6,000 h · Super eco: 15,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | — |
| Warm-up time | 3 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 0 s | — |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 4,000 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 4,000 lm |
| Brightness by mode | High bright: 4,000 lm · Normal: 3,300 lm · Eco: 2,680 lm | — |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 4,000:1 | 22,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | — |
| Colour | ||
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 30 bit | 30 bit |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | — | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | 7 | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag (rated) | — | 1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 2 W |
| Speaker count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio channels | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 1920 × 1200 | 1920 × 1080 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | — | HDMI: HDMI 1.4, HDCP 1.4 |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm, Rca, Hdmi | 3.5 mm |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–100 kHz | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | 50–120 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | No |
| PJLink class | Class 1 | — |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | No |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | No | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame sequential, Frame packing, Top-bottom, Side-by-side |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Eco: 29 dB(A) · Normal: 36 dB(A) | Normal: 31 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 10–90%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 2,700 m | 3,000 m |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear, Tilt-limited | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 325 W | 280 W |
| Power consumption by mode | High bright: 325 W · Normal: 274 W · Eco: 231 W | Typical: 260 W |
| Standby power | 0.4 W | 0.5 W |
| Networked standby power | 2.8 W | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 398 mm | 294 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 218 mm |
| Height | 115 mm | 110 mm |
| Weight | 4.1 kg | 2.2 kg |
| Mount hole pattern | — | Thread: M4 · Screw length max mm: 8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | — | RG2 |
| Safety & market certifications | UL, FCC | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | US: 1 year or 500 hours, whichever comes first. EU: 6 months, max. 1000 hrs | 1 year (US) |
| User manual | https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/p501x/P501X_manual_ENG_v2.pdf | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Remote control, Vga cable, Power cord, Quick setup guide, Security sticker, Users manual, Utility software | Projector, Power cord, Vga cable, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide |
| Remote type | IR | IR |