Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White vs NEC VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

43specifications compared
25differ
18identical
53known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:20000:1
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
Projection distance
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1 - 7.6 m
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1.19 - 13.1 m
Service life of light source
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3000 h
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4500 h
Lamp power
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:250 W
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:195 W
Focal length range
- Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
- VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:21.8 - 24 mm

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Comparison of P1525, VE303
96 specifications	A Acer Essential P1525 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model P1525 View product	B NEC VE303 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model VE303 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	20000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 7.6 m	1.19 - 13.1 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	24 - 120 Hz	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
Keystone correction, vertical	-40 - 40°	-40 - 40°
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 source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	195 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 W
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2.41 - 2.55
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.3:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.3x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.15 - 1.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	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
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	30 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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	2 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, Ceiling	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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	304 W	232 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	217 W	192 W
AC input voltageDiffers	120 - 230 V	100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.33 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	308 mm	324 mm
DepthDiffers	211 mm	250 mm
HeightDiffers	86 mm	88 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Technical detailsidentical
Contrast ratioKnown for one	20000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS output power (max)Known for one	10 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Relative humidityKnown for one	0 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bulbsKnown for one	1 bulb(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; ErP; TUEV Type Approved

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