Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs NEC M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

32specifications compared
22differ
10identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
Projection distance
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):0.024 - 1.49 m
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.6 - 13.8 m
Horizontal scan range
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):30 - 100 kHz
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 100 kHz
Keystone correction, vertical
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):±40°
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:30°
Service life of light source
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3500 h
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):5000 h
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3500 h
Lamp power
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):230 W
- M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:265 W

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Comparison of U5200, M420X
63 specifications	A Acer U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model U5200 View product	B NEC M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model M420X View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	4200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	DLP	LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	38.6 - 193.5 mm (1.52 - 7.62")	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.024 - 1.49 m	0.6 - 13.8 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 100 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	30°
UniformityKnown for one	90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	3500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	265 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	195 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.5 - 29 mm
Digital zoomKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; ErP; TÜV GS; RoHS; Gost-R
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Short throw	Portable
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
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
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	380 W	343 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	264 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7 kg	3.6 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	398 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	282 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RD-448E
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	422 x 345 x 140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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