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NEC M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs NEC NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 18identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4200 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
  • Projection distance
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.6 - 13.8 m
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:0.74 - 20.9 m
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3500 h
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:4000 h
  • Lamp power
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:265 W
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:330 W
  • Focal length range
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:17.5 - 29 mm
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:24.4 - 32.5 mm
  • Full HD
    • M420X Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:No
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Yes

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Comparison of M420X, NP-PA500U
83 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4200 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WUXGA (1920x1200)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers0.6 - 13.8 m0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one50 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs3500 h4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC HID
Lamp powerDiffers265 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one195 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers17.5 - 29 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Video1 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
HD-ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers31
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB32 dB
CertificationKnown for oneCE; ErP; TÜV GS; RoHS; Gost-RUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs343 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.4 W16 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one264 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C-10 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one-20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg8 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source490 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 kg
WidthKnown for one398 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one282 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one115 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control typeKnown for oneRD-448EUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source499 x 359 x 144 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 - 2.2
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz100 - 240
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
RS-232 portsDiffers10
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source

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