Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite 1720 vs NEC NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

24specifications compared
16differ
8identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 1720:3000 ANSI lumens
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 1720:XGA (1024x768)
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite 1720:2000:1
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:500:1
Projection distance
- PowerLite 1720:0.762 - 7.62 m
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.89/20.8
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 1720:3000 h
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 1720:4000 h
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 h
Lamp power
- PowerLite 1720:170 W
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:330 W
Focal length range
- PowerLite 1720:16.1 - 19.3 mm
- NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:24.4 - 32.5 mm

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Comparison of PowerLite 1720, NP3250W
63 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 1720 View product	B NEC NP3250W 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model NP3250W View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	500:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.762 - 7.62 m	0.89/20.8
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.88 cm (0.74")
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	4000 h	3000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	170 W	330 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.1 - 19.3 mm	24.4 - 32.5 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.33:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	38 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	5 W
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	243 W	490 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4 W	26 W
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; TÜV GS; RoHS
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.7 kg	7.5 kg
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	7.22 x 200.66 x 71.12 mm	399 x 150 x 358 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7 – 2.2
Power requirementsDiffers	100 – 240 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz AC	100-120 V/200-240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz
RS-232 portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
ResolutionKnown for one	1024 x 768 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/M-PAL/N-PAL/ PAL60/SECAM SDTV/HDTV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source

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