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NEC ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 62identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3300 ANSI lumens
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1800 ANSI lumens
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1980 ANSI lumens
  • Lamp power
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:214 W
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:235 W
  • Throw ratio
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.3 - 2.2
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1.3 - 2.2:1
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:0
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1
  • Composite video in
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:0
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:2
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:1

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Comparison of ME301W, ME331W
92 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)6000:16000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance0.7 - 14.6 m0.7 - 14.6 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs1800 ANSI lumens1980 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan range15 - 100 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)9000 h9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers214 W235 W
Lamp power (economic mode)140 W140 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length range17.5 - 29 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)1.7 - 2.11.7 - 2.1
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.7:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoom1.7x1.7x
Throw ratioDiffers1.3 - 2.21.3 - 2.2:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAMNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768, 1280 x 800, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 720 x 576, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 832 x 624, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers20
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Smart TVKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
CertificationDiffersEAC, ErP, WEEEEAC; ErP; WEEE
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power20 W20 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteGrey
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)230 W230 W
Power consumption (standby)0.45 W0.45 W
Power consumption (max)Differs274 W297 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)193 W193 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offYesYes
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 & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.9 kg2.9 kg
Width339 mm339 mm
Depth259 mm259 mm
Height108.5 mm108.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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