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Acer Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White vs NEC ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 37specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 19identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projection technology
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:DLP
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:10000:1
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:736.6 - 7620 mm (29 - 300")
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1 - 9.5 m
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-40 - 40°
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Vertical synchronization (min)
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:0.024 kHz
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.05 kHz
  • Service life of light source
    • Home GM512 Ceiling-mounted projector DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3500 h
    • ME401WJL Ceiling-mounted projector 4000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h

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Comparison of GM512, ME401WJL
90 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:16000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers736.6 - 7620 mm (29 - 300")635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 9.5 m0.7 - 14.6 m
Number of colours1.073 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Colour light outputKnown for one3500 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)100 kHz100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Differs0.024 kHz0.05 kHz
Projector brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneOSRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers250 W240 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source171 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers15.59 - 17.14 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.1 - 2.311.7 - 2.1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeManualManual
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.1xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.47 - 1.62:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePAL, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one34 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one27 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W20 W
Designidentical
Product typeCeiling-mounted projectorCeiling-mounted projector
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementCeilingCeiling
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs300 W316 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one210 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 230 V100 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.23 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source241 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 2600 m
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.9 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source339 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source259 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source431 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source361 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source204 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g

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