Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black vs NEC NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

58specifications compared
29differ
29identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3600 ANSI lumens
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:3LCD
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:WUXGA (1920x1200)
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:15000:1
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:18000:1
Projection distance
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:0.9 - 9 m
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.8 - 13.5 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:-30 - 30°
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-20 - 20°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:6000 h
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black:10000 h
- NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:8000 h

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Comparison of 1286, NP-P474W
105 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1286 Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) Black Model 1286 View product	B NEC NP-P474W data projector Standard throw projector 4700 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model NP-P474W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	4700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WUXGA (1920x1200)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	18000:1
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.9 - 9 m	0.8 - 13.5 m
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-20 - 20°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.63 cm (0.64")
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.05 kHz
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:10, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	330 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	20.42 - 24.5 mm	17.4 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.5 - 1.71	1.7 - 2.2
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 1.68:1	1.2 - 2.1:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 15%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 55%
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+)	640 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 modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video processingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 bit
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	34 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UL 60950-1 / FCC B, CSA 60950-1 / ICES-003 B, NOM
Projection modesKnown for one	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	315 W	418 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.16 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	228 W	280 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibility	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 2700 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.81 kg	4.7 kg
WidthDiffers	302.3 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	248 mm	322 mm
HeightDiffers	91.4 mm	133 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	478 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	390 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	233 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, USB, VGA	AC, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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