NEC NP-UM330X vs Optoma 4K400x

NEC NP-UM330X is $1,099.01 cheaper. Optoma 4K400x is sharper, quieter and lighter.

	NEC NP-UM330X$299.99 · Amazon · Used Buy	Optoma 4K400x$1,399 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.36:1	1.5–1.66:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	4.5 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,099	—
Best price
Best price	$299.99	$1,399
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.73 m	3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	80%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.63 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	—	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000:1	1,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	—
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, D55, Native
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	—	Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
3D
3D	No	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	265 W	240 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	NP17LP-UM	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	3,000 h max · 3,500 h normal · 6,000 h eco	4,000 h max · 10,000 h eco · 15,000 h dynamic
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	3 s	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.36:1	1.5–1.66:1
Image size
Image size	61.5–117 in	33–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	105%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.11×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	4.78 mm	15.84–17.42 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.8	1.98–2.02
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	10°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	40°
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16.7 ms · 120 Hz 8.9 ms · 240 Hz 4.5 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.7 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	Class 1	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	31–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	50–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	16 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	378 × 428 × 112 mm	315 × 270 × 115 mm
Weight
Weight	5,700 g	4,200 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 360 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 239 W	Max 305 W · Eco 220 W
Standby
Standby	0.2 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	8 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Max 28 dB(A) · Normal 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	—
User manual
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/english/UM330X_manual_ENG.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/13cdc4ab-4017-4930-a4fd-d023d407c4fe.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	IR	Backlit

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