Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs NEC VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

34specifications compared
19differ
15identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3000 ANSI lumens
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:17000:1
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
Screen size compatibility
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1 - 11.9 m
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.18 - 13.2 m
Horizontal scan range
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:50 - 120 kHz
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:30 - 100 Hz
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000 h
- VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h

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Comparison of P1173, VE281X
76 specifications	A Acer Value P1173 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model P1173 View product	B NEC VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model VE281X View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	17000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 11.9 m	1.18 - 13.2 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	50 - 120 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	30 - 100 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40/+40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	P-VIP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	190 W	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 W
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	21 - 23 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.57 - 2.65	2.41 - 2.55
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.93 - 2.16:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480p, 720p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for one	Mini-USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	35 dB
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	3 W	7 W
Designidentical
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Presentation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	250 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	206 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	264 mm	260 mm
DepthDiffers	220 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	78 mm	89.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; ErP; RoHS ; TÜV GS

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