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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
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
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
Lens system2 differ
Fixed focal lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.72 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.7 - 2.12.4 - 2.4
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
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Composite video inDiffers10
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
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneNot includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers35 dB34 dB
CertificationDiffersEAC, ErP, WEEECE; Gost-R; RoHS; TüV GS
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W8 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorUltra short throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power4 differ
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
Power consumption (max)Known for one274 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 60 °C
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
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC, VGA
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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