Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs NEC ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 27identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:4200 ANSI lumens
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:400:1
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1143 - 6604 mm (45 - 260")
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.5 - 8.9 m
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3100 ANSI lumens
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1800 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:± 30°
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • EB-2245U Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:± 30°
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°

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Comparison of EB-2245U, ME301W
118 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4200 ANSI lumens3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs400:16000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1143 - 6604 mm (45 - 260")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.5 - 8.9 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)Differs3100 ANSI lumens1800 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers± 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers± 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.7 cm (0.67")Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 120 Hz
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers300 W214 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 rangeDiffers23 - 38.4 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.5 - 21.7 - 2.1
Throw ratioDiffers1.57 - 2.58:11.3 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7:1
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7x
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersYesNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (2D)Known for oneCinema, DynamicUnknown — not stated by the source
Video colour modesKnown for oneBlackboard, Dynamic, Photo, Presentation, sRGBUnknown — 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
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, 1280 x 800, 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 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers20
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 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
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W20 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs410 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 source274 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 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
WeightDiffers4.8 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers291 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers110 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 one6.52 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAVGA
ManualYesYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEasyMP Monitor, EasyMP Multi PC Projection, EasyMP Network Projection, EasyMP Slide ConverterUnknown — 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 one15 cmUnknown — 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 one15 cmUnknown — 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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