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

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	A Epson PowerLite 975W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model 975W View product	B NEC ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey Model ME331W View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3600 ANSI lumens	3300 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.7 - 14.6 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1980 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-30 - 30°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	15000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	3600 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	3600 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	10000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	235 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	140 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 system4 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	18.2 - 29.2 mm	17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.51 - 1.99	1.7 - 2.1
Optical zoomDiffers	1.6x	1.7x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.38 - 2.24:1	1.3 - 2.2:1
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.6:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 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 quantityDiffers	2	0
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 inDiffers	1	0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	3	0
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
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	29 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EAC; ErP; WEEE
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	20 W
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	334 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.45 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	297 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	193 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	4.4 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	376 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	259 mm
HeightDiffers	99 mm	108.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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