Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson BrightLink 695Wi vs NEC ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White

60specifications compared
34differ
26identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- BrightLink 695Wi:3500 ANSI lumens
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- BrightLink 695Wi:WXGA (1280x800)
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- BrightLink 695Wi:300:1
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:12000:1
Native aspect ratio
- BrightLink 695Wi:16:10
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- BrightLink 695Wi:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projector brightness (economic mode)
- BrightLink 695Wi:2900 ANSI lumens
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontal
- BrightLink 695Wi:±3°
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- BrightLink 695Wi:±3°
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of BrightLink 695Wi, ME301X
106 specifications	A Epson BrightLink 695Wi View product	B NEC ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model ME301X View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	300:1	12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.6 - 13.8 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs	2900 ANSI lumens	1800 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, horizontalDiffers	±3°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±3°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	0 - 0.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	0 - 0.6 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	14000:1	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	3500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.5 cm (0.59")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.1 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
White light outputKnown for one	3500 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	10000 h	9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	250 W	214 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)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 - 2.1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.35:1	1.7:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7x
Throw ratioDiffers	0.28:1	1.3 - 2.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.35x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Full HD	No	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, 1280 x 800, 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface typeDiffers	RS-232C	RS-232
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Featuresidentical
Noise level	35 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	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	CE; EAC; ErP; TUEV; WEEE
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	20 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Ultra short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Wall	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Market positioningKnown for one	Short throw	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	356 W	230 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.39 W	0.45 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	274 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	312 W	193 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 60 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	5.8 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	367 mm	339 mm
DepthDiffers	400 mm	108.5 mm
HeightDiffers	187 mm	259 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	AC, USB	VGA
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
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-232 ports	1	1
RS-232CKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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