Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Dell M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black vs NEC PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 11identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:500 ANSI lumens
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:26000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:WXGA (1280x800)
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:DCI 4K (4096x2160)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:16:10
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:17:9
  • Projection distance
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:0.97 - 2.58 m
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:2.54 - 25.4 m
  • Light source type
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:LED
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:Laser
  • Full HD
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:No
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:Yes
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:1
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:2
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • M318WL Short throw projector 500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Black:0
    • PH2601QL Large venue projector 26000 ANSI lumens DLP DCI 4K (4096x2160) Black:1

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Comparison of M318WL, PH2601QL
70 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers500 ANSI lumens26000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)DCI 4K (4096x2160)
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1017:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 2032 mm (30 - 80")2540 - 25400 mm (100 - 1000")
Projection distanceDiffers0.97 - 2.58 m2.54 - 25.4 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one10000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, vertical-40 - 40°-40 - 40°
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30000:1
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21000 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLaser
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Lens systemidentical
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one14.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2 - 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.5:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2048 x 1080, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB55 dB
HDCPYesYes
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersShort throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourBlackBlack
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs52 W3665 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one52 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200/240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, WinUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MaUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers360 g169 kg
WidthDiffers105.3 mm697 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm1180 mm
HeightDiffers36.5 mm455 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; ErP; TüV GS
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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