Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 10identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:500 ANSI lumens
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:DLP
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:100000:1
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:6000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Service life of light source
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:20000 h
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:30000 h
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:6000 h
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • i500 Standard throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1
    • UM361Xi Ultra short throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2

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Comparison of i500, UM361Xi
85 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers500 ANSI lumens3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs100000:16000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1016 - 5080 mm (40 - 200")1562.1 - 2946.4 mm (61.5 - 116")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 102 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one23 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 - 0.51 m
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs30000 h6000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one1.6 - 6.154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Throw ratioKnown for one0.6:1Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one100%Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.78 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for oneFrame Sequential, Top and bottomUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 352, 640 x 360, 640 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 640 x 512, 640 x 544, 704 x 480, 704 x 576, 720 x 350, 720 x 400, 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 752 x 582, 768 x 432, 768 x 494, 768 x 576, 800 x 448, 800 x 450, 800 x 480 (WVGA), 800 x 592, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 848 x 480, 854 x 480 (WVGA), 900 x 720640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 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), 1280 x 960, 1366 x 768, 1440 x 1050, 1440 x 900, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480p, 540p, 576p, 720p, 960p, 1080p
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers30 dB29 dB
Noise level (economic mode)28 dB28 dB
Preset modesKnown for oneBright, Cinema, Standard, Vivid photoUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneSimplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, FrenchUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia3 differ
Built-in speaker(s)DiffersNoYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W20 W
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVI, DAT, DIVX, MPEG1, MPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneAAC, MP1, MP2, MP3, WAVUnknown — not stated by the source
Document formats supportedKnown for oneDOC, PDF, PPT, XLSUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneHome cinemaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktopWall
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs75 W257 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source324 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.3 kg5.6 kg
WidthDiffers215.6 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers201.7 mm428 mm
HeightDiffers63.2 mm112 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, HDMIUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%

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