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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97 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersDLP3LCD
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs10000:13000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers0.76 - 13.53 m0.11 - 0.51 m
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
Service life of light sourceDiffers3500 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers270 W170 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs162 W140 W
Lens systemidentical
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 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
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
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Composite video inDiffers10
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Storageidentical
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
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W16 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
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 consumption (typical)Differs278 W235 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one335 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source212 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg5.6 kg
WidthDiffers367.9 mm378 mm
DepthDiffers285.9 mm428 mm
HeightDiffers97.5 mm112 mm
Packaging content1 differ
3D glasses includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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