Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black vs NEC M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White

49specifications compared
34differ
15identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4500 ANSI lumens
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:3200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:WXGA (1280x800)
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:17000:1
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:8000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:16:10
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:9
Supported aspect ratios
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:16:10, 16:9
Projection distance
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:1 - 8.3 m
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:0.74 - 14.08 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:-40 - 40°
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black:3000 h
- M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White:5500 h

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Comparison of P1387W, M322H
104 specifications	A Acer Essential P1387W Standard throw projector 4500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D Black Model P1387W View product	B NEC M322H Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D White Model M322H View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4500 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	17000:1	8000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 8.3 m	0.74 - 14.08 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 25°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	5500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	260 W	270 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	162 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.17 - 21.81 mm	18 - 30.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.41 - 2.7	2.4 - 3.2
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Throw ratioDiffers	1.28 - 1.54:1	1.2 - 2.1:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM G	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AV inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; EAC; Gost-R; TÜV GS; WEEE
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	20 W
Design3 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Portable
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	330 W	278 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	335 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	246 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	0 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.7 kg
WidthDiffers	314 mm	367.9 mm
DepthDiffers	223 mm	291.3 mm
HeightDiffers	93 mm	107.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other features1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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