Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey vs NEC ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 26identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5200 ANSI lumens
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3800 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:DLP
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:5000:1
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:16000:1
  • Horizontal scan range
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:15 - 102 kHz
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15 - 100 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:23 - 120 Hz
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:50 - 120 Hz
  • Service life of light source
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2000 h
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:10000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • SW921+ Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Grey:2500 h
    • ME382U Standard throw projector 3800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:15000 h

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Comparison of SW921+, ME382U
101 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5200 ANSI lumens3800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs5000:116000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 102 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers23 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.65 cm (0.65")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for oneDMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.75 - 12.88 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers2000 h10000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs2500 h15000 h
Lamp powerDiffers370 W225 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 W
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers15.78 - 25.12 mm17.2 - 27.7 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.45 - 3.071.5 - 2.8
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.6:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.12 - 1.81.2 - 2.0:1
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one0 - 2.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
OffsetKnown for one105%Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6x
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 576 (WSVGA), 1024 x 600, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 10801920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers12
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Smart TVNoNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs33 dB29 dB
Noise level (high brightness)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
Noise level (full-load mode, 100%)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, EAC, ErP, TUEV Type Approved, WEEE
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W16 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningPresentationPresentation
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs500 W207 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (max)Differs594 W295 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.9 kg3.5 kg
WidthDiffers411.4 mm345 mm
DepthDiffers267.5 mm261 mm
HeightDiffers118.4 mm104.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160 pixels
Number of bulbsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 bulb(s)
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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