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NEC MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs NEC ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 60specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 52identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3400 ANSI lumens
    • ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3700 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
    • ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
  • Projection distance
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.89 - 10.94 m
    • ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.94 - 11.59 m
  • Focal length range
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:19.1 - 22.9 mm
    • ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:17.4 - 29 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2.1 - 2.25
    • ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.7 - 2.2
  • Weight
    • MC342X Standard throw projector 3400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3.1 kg
    • ME372W Standard throw projector 3700 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3.2 kg

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Comparison of MC342X, ME372W
62 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3400 ANSI lumens3700 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)16000:116000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.89 - 10.94 m0.94 - 11.59 m
Keystone correction, horizontal-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source10000 h10000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)15000 h15000 h
Lamp power225 W225 W
Lamp power (economic mode)151 W151 W
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers19.1 - 22.9 mm17.4 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs2.1 - 2.251.7 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAMNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 3840 x 21601280 x 800 (WXGA), 3840 x 2160
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity22
DVI portNoNo
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) out11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Featuresidentical
Noise level37 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Number of OSD languages2929
Password protectionYesYes
CertificationCE; EAC; ErP; TUEV Type Approved; WEEECE; EAC; ErP; TUEV Type Approved; WEEE
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power16 W16 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (max)288 W288 W
Power consumption (economy mode)196 W196 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 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)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg3.2 kg
Width345 mm345 mm
Depth261 mm261 mm
Height104.6 mm104.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS

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