Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 30identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4200 ANSI lumens
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:400:1
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:6000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 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")
  • Projection distance
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.9 - 8.5 m
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:0.7 - 14.6 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1980 ANSI lumens
  • Vertical scan range
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:100 - 120 Hz
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:50 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:± 30°
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • EB-2140W Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:± 30°
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of EB-2140W, ME331W
117 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4200 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs400:16000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers736.6 - 7112 mm (29 - 280")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.9 - 8.5 m0.7 - 14.6 m
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
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs2700 ANSI lumens1980 ANSI lumens
Vertical scan rangeDiffers100 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Colour light outputKnown for one4200 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers± 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers± 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.5 cm (0.59")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 one4200 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 100 kHz
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs1000 h9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers215 W235 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers18.2 - 29.2 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.51 - 1.991.7 - 2.1
Digital zoomKnown for one1.6xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.38 - 2.24:11.3 - 2.2:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7x
Video1 differ
Full HDNoNo
3DNoNo
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneCinema, DynamicUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA)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
Video colour modesKnown for oneBlackboard, Dynamic, Photo, Presentation, SportsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one10 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers30
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers21
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers21
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiNoNo
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB29 dB
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W20 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power4 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs380 W230 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.45 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs350 W193 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source297 W
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 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)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.3 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers291 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers101 mm108.5 mm
Package widthKnown for one385 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one530 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one210 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one6.08 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.25 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one50 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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