Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black vs NEC ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

39specifications compared
23differ
16identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2500 ANSI lumens
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:3LCD
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
Projector native resolution
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1080p (1920x1080)
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibility
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Matrix size
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:1.88 cm (0.74")
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5 cm (0.59")
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:5000 h
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:9000 h
Lamp power
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:250 W
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:240 W
Aperture range (F-F)
- 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black:2 - 3
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.7 - 2.1

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Comparison of 6040UB, ME401W
97 specifications	A Epson 6040UB Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens 3LCD 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black Model 6040UB View product	B NEC ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model ME401W View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7 - 14.6 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	153 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.88 cm (0.74")	1.5 cm (0.59")
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	0.024 kHz
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	2.35:1, 4:3, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	1000000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	2500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	2500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	240 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2 - 3	1.7 - 2.1
Zoom ratioDiffers	2.1:1	1.7:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.35 - 2.84:1	1.3 - 2.21:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	2.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	-47.1 - 47.1°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	-96.3 - 96.3°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	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
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDMI versionKnown for one	1.4	Unknown — not stated by the source
12V triggerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	31 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	20 dB	29 dB
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 (UL60950-1) FCC 15 B, C-UL (CSA60950-1) ICES-003 B, NOM
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	316 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.23 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	283 W	201 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	11 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	520.7 mm	368 mm
DepthDiffers	450 mm	292 mm
HeightDiffers	193 mm	108 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, Component
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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