Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 29identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:7000 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:8000:1
  • Projection distance
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.7 - 50.9 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:9000 h
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
  • Lamp power
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:214 W
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:370 W
  • Lamp power (economic mode)
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:140 W
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:280 W

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Comparison of ME301W, PA703W
98 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens7000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology3LCD3LCD
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs6000:18000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")322.6 - 12700 mm (12.7 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers0.7 - 14.6 m0.7 - 50.9 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one1800 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
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, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.93 cm (0.76")
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs9000 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers214 W370 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs140 W280 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHP
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one17.5 - 29 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.7 - 2.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.7:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.7xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.3 - 2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of optional lenses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2048 x 1080, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 4096 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080p
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
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
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB33 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersEAC, ErP, WEEECE; EAC; ErP; TUEV, ErP
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W482 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.45 W0.26 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one274 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Differs2.3 W1 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs193 W376 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg10.2 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm406 mm
HeightDiffers108.5 mm163.7 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200

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