Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 vs NEC P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

60specifications compared
36differ
24identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:2000 ANSI lumens
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3300 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:1080p (1920x1080)
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:15000:1
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000:1
Projection distance
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:0 - 6 m
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:30°
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 -30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:30°
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:5000 h
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
Lamp type
- PowerLite Home Cinema 2030:UHE
- P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:UHP

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Comparison of PowerLite Home Cinema 2030, P401W
96 specifications	A Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 2030 View product	B NEC P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model P401W View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	15000:1	4000:1
Projection distanceDiffers	0 - 6 m	0.7 - 14.6 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2680 ANSI lumens
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	30°	-30 -30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	30°	-30 - 30°
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.05 kHz
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	4:3, 16:9, 16:10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	863.6 - 8331.2 mm (34 - 328")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHE	UHP
Lamp powerDiffers	200 W	240 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.9 - 20.28 mm	17.4 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.58 - 1.72	1.7 - 2.2
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.7:1
Optical zoomDiffers	1.2x	1.7x
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 - 2.2
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3DDiffers	Yes	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Colour modes (2D)Known for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour modes (3D)Known for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	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 quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC in (D-Sub)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 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
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; ErP; TÜV GS
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	16 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	Grey, White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Home cinema	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	283 W	274 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.36 W	10 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	325 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	274 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	234 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Voltage toleranceKnown for one	10%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	4.1 kg
WidthDiffers	297 mm	398 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	282 mm
HeightDiffers	108 mm	115 mm
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 ports	1	1
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source

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