Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030 vs NEC M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

54specifications compared
33differ
21identical
56known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:2000 ANSI lumens
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:1080p (1920x1080)
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:120000:1
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:10000:1
Native aspect ratio
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:16:9
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:4:3, 16:10
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10, 16:9
Service life of light source
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:4000 h
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:5000 h
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:8000 h
Lamp power
- PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030:230 W
- M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:250 W

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Comparison of PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030, M362W
110 specifications	A Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema 4030 View product	B NEC M362W Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model M362W View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2000 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	3LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffers	1080p (1920x1080)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	120000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10	16:10, 16:9
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour light outputKnown for one	2000 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.88 cm (0.74")	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	2000 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.76 - 13.53 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 25°
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	5500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	8000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	E-TORL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	250 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 W
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	22.5 - 47.2 mm	17.09 - 29.05 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.3 - 3.6	2.4 - 3.1
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	2.1:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.34 - 2.68:1	1.2 - 2.04:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one	47.1 - 47.1%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one	96.3 - 96.3%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL L, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	Yes	No
3D	Yes	Yes
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 graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 800, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p
Video colour modesKnown for one	Cinema, Dynamic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	32 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	22 dB	33 dB
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parental controlKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE; EAC; Gost-R; RoHS
Design3 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningDiffers	Home cinema	Portable
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	350 W	244 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	280 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	315 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	224 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
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%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	8.3 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	447 mm	367.9 mm
DepthDiffers	396 mm	285.9 mm
HeightDiffers	160 mm	97.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	AC	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Carrying caseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Lamp-door protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 W

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