Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White vs NEC ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 16identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:10000:1
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:12000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:16:10
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Projection distance
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:0.67 - 8.17 m
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.6 - 13.8 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:-20 - 20°
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:7000 h
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:9000 h
  • Lamp power
    • PowerLite 1785W Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:214 W
    • ME331X Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:235 W

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Comparison of 1785W, ME331X
96 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:112000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Projection distanceDiffers0.67 - 8.17 m0.6 - 13.8 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1980 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-20 - 20°-30 - 30°
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one3200 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one3200 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs7000 h9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers214 W235 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system6 differ
FocusDiffersMotorizedManual
Focal length rangeDiffers13.52 - 16.22 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.58 - 1.71.7 - 2.1
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.7:1
Optical zoomDiffers1.2x1.7x
Throw ratioDiffers1.04 - 1.26:11.3 - 2.2:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers39 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; EAC; ErP; TUEV; WEEE
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerDiffers1 W20 W
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs309 W230 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.45 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 W
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one217 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one217 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.81 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers292.1 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers213.4 mm108.5 mm
HeightDiffers43.2 mm259 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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