Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 25identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3600 ANSI lumens
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Service life of light source
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:10000 h
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:4000 h
  • Lamp power
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:250 W
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:235 W
  • Focal length range
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:18.2 - 29.2 mm
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:17.5 - 29 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.51 - 1.99
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1.7 - 2.1
  • Optical zoom
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.6x
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1.7x
  • Throw ratio
    • PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.38 - 2.24:1
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1.3 - 2.2:1

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Comparison of 975W, ME331W
96 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3600 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 - 14.6 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, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one15000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one3600 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 one3600 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers10000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers250 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 system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 29.2 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.51 - 1.991.7 - 2.1
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Optical zoomDiffers1.6x1.7x
Throw ratioDiffers1.38 - 2.24:11.3 - 2.2:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.6:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 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
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers30
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers29 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 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 sourceEAC; ErP; WEEE
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W20 W
Design2 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs334 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 (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source193 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
Operational conditionsidentical
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)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
WeightDiffers4.4 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers376 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers290 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers99 mm108.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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