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NEC ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2

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  • 76specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 42identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:3200 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:10000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:2159 - 2540 mm (85 - 100")
  • Projection distance
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:0.195 - 0.306 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • ME301W Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
    • U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2:-5 - 5°

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Comparison of ME301W, U321Hi-MP + NP01SW2
95 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs6000:110000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")2159 - 2540 mm (85 - 100")
Projection distanceDiffers0.7 - 14.6 m0.195 - 0.306 m
Horizontal scan range15 - 100 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°-5 - 5°
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one1800 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source4 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs9000 h4000 h
Lamp powerDiffers214 W260 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs140 W220 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.72 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.7 - 2.12.4 - 2.4
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Throw ratioDiffers1.3 - 2.20.25:1
OffsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65%
Focal length rangeKnown for one17.5 - 29 mmUnknown — 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
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 864 (XGA+), 1152 x 870, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1280 x 960, 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900, 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 9
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video inDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)29 dB29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Password protectionYesYes
CertificationDiffersEAC, ErP, WEEECE; Gost-R; RoHS; TüV GS
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W8 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power4 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W312 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.45 W0.3 W
Power consumption (network standby)Differs2.3 W2.2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs193 W264 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offYesYes
Power consumption (max)Known for one274 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%20 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg4.7 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm308 mm
HeightDiffers108.5 mm85 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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