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Acer Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White vs NEC ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 22identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3400 ANSI lumens
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16000:1
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
  • Projection distance
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1 - 7.5 m
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
  • Horizontal synchronization (max)
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:100 kHz
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:153 kHz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:-40 - 40°
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • Home H6512BD Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:5000 h
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h

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Comparison of H6512BD, ME401W
93 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3400 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs16000:16000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 7.5 m0.7 - 14.6 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs100 kHz153 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-40 - 40°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)0.024 kHz0.024 kHz
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers203 W240 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers16.91 - 21.6 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.5 - 2.781.7 - 2.1
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 - 2.21:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.3xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inYesYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers31 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL (UL60950-1) FCC 15 B, C-UL (CSA60950-1) ICES-003 B, NOM
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers3 W20 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W316 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.23 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs195 W201 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.73 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers315 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm292 mm
HeightDiffers98 mm108 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC, Component
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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