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Epson Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White vs NEC U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 15identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:2600 ANSI lumens
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:3LCD
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2159 - 2540 mm (85 - 100")
  • Service life of light source
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:3500 h
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 h
  • Lamp power
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:250 W
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:260 W
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:1.51 - 1.99
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2.4 - 2.4
  • 3D
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:Yes
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:No
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • Home Cinema 3100 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Grey, White:1
    • U321Hi Ultra short throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:2

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Comparison of 3100, U321Hi
93 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2600 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")2159 - 2540 mm (85 - 100")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.195 - 0.306 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 kHz
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:10, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one60000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one2600 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.55 cm (0.61")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one2600 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers250 W260 W
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one5000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.72 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.51 - 1.992.4 - 2.4
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65%
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one18.2 - 29.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.6:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.32 - 2.15:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DDiffersYesNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 864 (XGA+), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 90
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i
Colour modes (3D)Known for oneCinema, DynamicUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneAuto, Cinema, Dynamic, Living room, NaturalUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs24 dB29 dB
Password protectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSupervisor
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceErP
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs356 W312 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs265 W264 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
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-20 - 60 °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 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers6.62 kg4.7 kg
WidthDiffers409 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers305 mm308 mm
HeightDiffers163 mm85 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual

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