Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs NEC ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 28identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5500 ANSI lumens
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.4 - 8.4 m
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:0.7 - 14.6 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3700 ANSI lumens
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1980 ANSI lumens
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:± 30°
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:-30 - 30°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:± 30°
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • EB-5530U Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens 3LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5000 h
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:4000 h

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Comparison of EB-5530U, ME331W
113 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5500 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1270 - 7620 mm (50 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.4 - 8.4 m0.7 - 14.6 m
Projection distance (tele)Known for one2.5 - 15 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Differs3700 ANSI lumens1980 ANSI lumens
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers± 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers± 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.93 cm (0.76")Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6000:1
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
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers300 W235 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers21.34 - 37.99 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.65 - 2.551.7 - 2.1
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.8:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.26 - 2.30:11.3 - 2.2:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one-10 - 10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one-50 - 50%Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7x
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersYesNo
Video colour modesKnown for oneCinema, Dynamic, 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 (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 & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers20
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRS-232
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers38 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
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEAC; ErP; WEEE
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs411 W230 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.33 W0.45 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs309 W193 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
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
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers6.9 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers472 mm339 mm
DepthDiffers354 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers159 mm108.5 mm
Package widthKnown for one555 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one630 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one235 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one10.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — 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 one2.83 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 one2.83 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 one16 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one16 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232CKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 W
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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