Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs NEC NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 18identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:DLP
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4:3
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:16:9
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:584.2 - 7620 mm (23 - 300")
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1 - 11.9 m
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.69 - 14.6 m
  • Number of colours
    • Value P1273 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1.073 billion colours
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16.78 million colours

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Comparison of P1273, NP-P401W
96 specifications
Projector11 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:94:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers584.2 - 7620 mm (23 - 300")635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11.9 m0.69 - 14.6 m
Number of coloursDiffers1.073 billion colours16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 100 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers40°- 30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.4 cm (0.55")1.5 cm (0.59")
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one17000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4500 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers190 W240 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeDiffers21.79 - 23.99 mm17.4 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.41 - 2.551.7 - 2.1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 - 2.2
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM, SECAM B, SECAM D, SECAM G, SECAM K, SECAM K1, SECAM LNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800, 1440 x 900, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Progressive scan outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers32 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
HDCPYesYes
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL60950-1, CSA60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-03 Class B, NOM-001-SCFI-1993
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W16 W
Video formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceH.264, MPEG, MPEG2, VC-1, WMV9
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, WMA
Document formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W325 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W10 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg4.1 kg
WidthDiffers288 mm398 mm
DepthDiffers225 mm282 mm
HeightDiffers83 mm115 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
RS-232 ports11
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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