Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black vs NEC NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White

50specifications compared
32differ
18identical
57known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:3LCD
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:10000:1
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5000:1
Screen size compatibility
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1016 - 12700 mm (40 - 500")
Projection distance
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:0.9 - 9 m
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:0.74 - 20.9 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:-30 - 30°
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black:6000 h
- NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3000 h

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Comparison of EX5220, NP-PA521U
107 specifications	A Epson EX5220 Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) Black Model EX5220 View product	B NEC NP-PA521U data projector Large venue projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP WUXGA (1920x1200) White Model NP-PA521U View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	10000:1	5000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1016 - 12700 mm (40 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.9 - 9 m	0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 153 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.91 cm (0.75")
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (wide)Known for one	0.9 - 0.9 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distance (tele)Known for one	9 - 9 m	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	3000 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	3000 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	6000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4000 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	5000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.9 - 20.28 mm	24.4 - 48.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.58 - 1.72	1.7 - 2.37
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	2.01:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.48 - 1.77:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not included
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	33 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USA UL 1950 FCC Class B, Canada CSA 950 (C-UL), NOM
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Large venue projector
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	283 W	440 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.11 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	207 W	362 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	5 - 40 °C
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	8.4 kg
WidthDiffers	294.6 mm	499 mm
DepthDiffers	228.6 mm	366 mm
HeightDiffers	76.2 mm	164 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Warranty cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
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

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