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Dell S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White vs NEC ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 32identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3400 ANSI lumens
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1800:1
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2057.4 - 2540 mm (81 - 100")
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.446 - 0.558 m
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
  • Horizontal synchronization (max)
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:100 kHz
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:153 kHz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • S560 Ultra short throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:-5 - 5°
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of S560, ME401W
94 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3400 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLPLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers1080p (1920x1080)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1800:16000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers2057.4 - 2540 mm (81 - 100")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.446 - 0.558 m0.7 - 14.6 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)Differs100 kHz153 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-5 - 5°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 cm (0.59")
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)0.024 kHz0.024 kHz
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers260 W240 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 - 2.1
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7:1
Throw ratioDiffers0.25:11.3 - 2.21:1
OffsetKnown for one118.5%Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC M, PAL 60, PAL BG, PAL D, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K, SECAM K1, SECAM LNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3D ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI versionKnown for one1.4aUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers34 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL (UL60950-1) FCC 15 B, C-UL (CSA60950-1) ICES-003 B, NOM
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated power20 W20 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersUltra short throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs320 W316 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W1.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.23 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs270 W201 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.7 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm368 mm
DepthDiffers318 mm292 mm
HeightDiffers103 mm108 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersACAC, Component
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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