Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Acer U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) vs NEC P420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

32specifications compared
21differ
11identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
- P420X 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
- P420X 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
- P420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.7 - 11 m
Horizontal scan range
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):30 - 100 kHz
- P420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):50 - 120 Hz
- P420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):±40°
- P420X 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
- P420X 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
- P420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3500 h

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Comparison of U5200, P420X
59 specifications	A Acer U5200 Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model U5200 View product	B NEC P420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model P420X 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
Projection distanceDiffers	0.024 - 1.49 m	0.7 - 11 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 100 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	50 - 120 Hz	48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	30°
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	38.6 - 193.5 mm (1.52 - 7.62")	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.9 - 22.7 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 & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; ErP; TÜV GS; RoHS
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7 kg	3.9 kg
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	490 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.9 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RD - 448E
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	422 x 345 x 140 mm	310 x 289 x 125 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz

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