Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs NEC ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

60specifications compared
20differ
40identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 ANSI lumens
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
Lamp power
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:214 W
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:240 W
Full HD
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:No
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
Composite video in
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
Noise level
- ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:35 dB
- ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:37 dB

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Comparison of ME301X, ME401X
104 specifications	A NEC ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model ME301X View product	B NEC ME401X Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model ME401X View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	3LCD	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	12000:1	12000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance	0.6 - 13.8 m	0.6 - 13.8 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	1800 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	153 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 kHz
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.024 kHz
Light source1 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	9000 h	9000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	214 W	240 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	17.5 - 29 mm	17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	1.7 - 2.1	1.7 - 2.1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratio	1.7:1	1.7:1
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.7x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratio	1.3 - 2.2:1	1.3 - 2.2:1
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	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, 1280 x 800, 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Optical disc player typeKnown for one	Not included	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	35 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	29 dB	29 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE; EAC; ErP; TUEV; WEEE	UL (UL60950-1) FCC 15 B, C-UL (CSA60950-1) ICES-003 B, NOM
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Composite syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated power	20 W	20 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	230 W	316 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	1.9 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	274 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	2.3 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	193 W	201 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.23 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 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)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight	2.9 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	368 mm
DepthDiffers	108.5 mm	292 mm
HeightDiffers	259 mm	108 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, Component
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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