NEC NP-V332X vs Optoma ZW350ST

NEC NP-V332X is $665.99 cheaper and lighter. Optoma ZW350ST is sharper.

	NEC NP-V332X$149 · Amazon · Used Buy	Optoma ZW350ST$814.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.95–2.15:1	0.52:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	17 msDerived
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$999
Best price
Best price	$149	$814.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	4.0–4.4 m	1.1 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO · 3,300 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	3,600 lm
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	75%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	6	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	10,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Lamp power
Lamp power	218 W	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	3,500 h max · 6,000 h eco	30,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	Steps
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.95–2.15:1	0.52:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	65%	115%
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	None
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.1×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	21.8–24 mm	7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.41–2.55	2.8
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	15°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	—
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
PJLink
PJLink	Class 1	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–100 kHz	15–140 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	50–120 Hz	24–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	8 W	15 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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)	324 × 250 × 88 mm	274 × 216 × 114 mm
Weight
Weight	2,800 g	3,000 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	—	IP6X
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	2,500 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 263 W · Normal 263 W · Eco 204 W	Max 139 W · Normal 140 W · Eco 100 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	3 W	—
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
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)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, UL	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 6 mo or 1,000 h)	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://sharp-displays.jp.sharp/support/webdl/dl_service/data/manual/en/v332w/V332W_manual_ENG_v2.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/02387d20-4b12-4d04-97e4-be316b803cf2.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, User manual, VGA cable, Lens cap	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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