Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs NEC M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White

70specifications compared
22differ
48identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 ANSI lumens
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:3600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:XGA (1024x768)
Native aspect ratio
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Service life of light source
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5500 h
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:5000 h
Lamp power
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:171 W
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:250 W
Lamp power (economic mode)
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:135 W
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:150 W
Aperture range (F-F)
- M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2.4 - 2.4
- M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White:2.4 - 3.1

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Comparison of M303WS, M363X
109 specifications	A NEC M303WS Short throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model M303WS View product	B NEC M363X Standard throw projector 3600 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D White Model M363X View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	3600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	10000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 3810 mm (30 - 150")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	1.073 billion colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan range	15 - 100 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range	50 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:9
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 15.97 m
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-25 - 25°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DMD
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5500 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	8000 h	8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	171 W	250 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs	135 W	150 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for one	6.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.4 - 2.4	2.4 - 3.1
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom type	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.7:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	17.09 - 29.05 mm
Throw ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 - 2.5:1
Video2 differ
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
3D	Yes	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame packing, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modes	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Video processingKnown for one	10 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	2	2
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Full-size	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)	Yes	Yes
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	27 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	27 dB	31 dB
HDCP	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD)Known 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	UL, CSA, FCC, ICES
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	20 W	20 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Short throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioning	Portable	Portable
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
LED indicators	Yes	Yes
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	208 W	316 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.32 W	2.6 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	269 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	179 W	205 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.2 W
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 conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C	-10 - 50 °C
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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	3.5 kg
Width	368 mm	368 mm
DepthDiffers	291 mm	292 mm
HeightDiffers	134 mm	108 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control type	IR	IR
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Bundled softwareKnown for one	NaViSet	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1920 x 1080 pixels
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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