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NEC M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Samsung SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

34specifications compared
22differ
12identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1524 - 2794 mm (60 - 110")
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
Projection distance
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.6 - 1.1 m
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):0.9 - 14.5 m
Horizontal scan range
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 100 kHz
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):30 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan range
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:50 - 120 Hz
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):56 - 75 Hz
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 h
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):5000 h
Lamp power
- M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:265 W
- SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):200 W

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Comparison of M300WS, SP-M256
65 specifications	A NEC M300WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model M300WS View product	B Samsung SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model SP-M256 View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1524 - 2794 mm (60 - 110")	762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.6 - 1.1 m	0.9 - 14.5 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	15 - 100 kHz	30 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	50 - 120 Hz	56 - 75 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.5 cm (0.59")	Unknown — not stated by the source
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85.7%
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	3000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3500 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	265 W	200 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHP
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	0 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.2:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Featuresidentical
CertificationKnown for one	CE, TÜV GS, RoHS, Gost-R	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 dB
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	7 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Short throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	White	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
Display	LCD	LCD
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	343 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.4 W	1 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	264 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 40 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	-20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	4 kg	2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one	398 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	309.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	140 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	RD-448E	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Power requirementsDiffers	100-240 V AC; 50 - 60 Hz	100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz
RS-232 ports	1	1
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	412 x 322 x 215 mm
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	279 x 229 x 79 mm

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