Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M MPro 160 vs NEC NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 11identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MPro 160:30 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MPro 160:SVGA (800x600)
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MPro 160:254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Light source type
    • MPro 160:LED
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • MPro 160:20000 h
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3000 h
  • Analog signal format system
    • MPro 160:NTSC, PAL
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
  • Full HD
    • MPro 160:No
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Yes
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • MPro 160:0
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1

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Comparison of MPro 160, NP-PA500U
71 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers30 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.74 - 20.9 m
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC HID
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24.4 - 32.5 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PALNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in11
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) in00
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers0.75 W10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source464 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
Battery life (max)Known for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers300 g8 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedKnown for oneRCAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs65 x 150 x 30.5 mm499 x 359 x 144 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 - 2.2
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
RS-232 ports00
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one1280 x 800 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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