Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Epson VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White vs NEC NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 27identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:3200 ANSI lumens
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:3LCD
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:15000:1
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:20000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:0.88 - 10.44 m
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.8 - 14.5 m
  • Service life of light source
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:6000 h
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • VS250 Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens 3LCD SVGA (800x600) White:10000 h
    • NP-P554W Standard throw projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:8000 h

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Comparison of VS250, NP-P554W
89 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs15000:120000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.88 - 10.44 m0.8 - 14.5 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 20°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.63 cm (0.64")
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.05 kHz
Native aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one1.073 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers6000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs10000 h8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W330 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHEUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.4 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.44 - 1.441.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.45 - 1.96:11.2 - 2.1:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 15%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 55%
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one16.7 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one1.35xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inYesYes
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB34 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL(UL60950-1, FCC 15 B, CUL(UL60950-1, CES-003 B)
Projection modesKnown for oneCeiling, Front, RearUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers2 W20 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs296 W448 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs211 W280 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg4.8 kg
WidthDiffers377 mm420 mm
DepthDiffers125 mm329 mm
HeightDiffers291.5 mm141 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers01

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