Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs NEC UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 38identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:DLP
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:10000:1
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
  • Projection distance
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.76 - 13.53 m
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.11 - 0.51 m
  • Matrix size
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.65 cm (0.65")
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5 cm (0.59")
  • Service life of light source
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3500 h
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h
  • Lamp power
    • M420W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:270 W
    • UM280Wi Ultra short throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:170 W

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Comparison of M420W, UM280Wi
97 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:13000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratios16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers0.76 - 13.53 m0.11 - 0.51 m
Horizontal scan range15 - 100 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-25 - 25°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one- 30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeDiffers1.65 cm (0.65")1.5 cm (0.59")
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1680 ANSI lumens
Colour light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2800 ANSI lumens
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
White light outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2800 ANSI lumens
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)8000 h8000 h
Lamp powerDiffers270 W170 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs162 W140 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for one7.09 - 29.05 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one2.4 - 3.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.7xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.2 - 2.04:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 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), 19
Supported video modes1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers39 dB28 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs33 dB28 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersGost-R, CECE; TÜV GS; Gost-R
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W16 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourWhiteWhite
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs278 W235 W
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W0.4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one335 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source212 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg5.6 kg
WidthDiffers367.9 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers285.9 mm428 mm
HeightDiffers97.5 mm112 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
3D glasses includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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