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NEC ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs NEC PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 27identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:9000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3LCD
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:12000:1
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:10000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1016 - 12700 mm (40 - 500")
  • Projection distance
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.6 - 13.8 m
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.74 - 20.9 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-40 - 40°
  • Service life of light source
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 h
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • ME301X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:9000 h
    • PA903X Large venue projector 9000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h

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Comparison of ME301X, PA903X
111 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens9000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDLCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs12000:110000:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1016 - 12700 mm (40 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers0.6 - 13.8 m0.74 - 20.9 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, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source153 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.93 cm (0.76")
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.024 kHz
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs9000 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers214 W420 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system2 differ
FocusDiffersManualAuto/Manual
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 capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeDiffersManualAuto/Manual
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 - 2.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.3 - 0.3°
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-0.1 - 0.6°
Number of optional lenses supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PAL, PAL 60, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
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, 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), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 4096 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantity22
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
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inYesYes
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
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
Remote (IR) outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
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
CertificationDiffersCE; EAC; ErP; TUEV; WEEEUL60950-1, FCC 15 B (ANSI C63.4.2014), C22.2 No.60950-1-07, ICES-003 6 (ANSI C63.4:2014)
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Composite syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Separate H/V syncKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W10 W
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
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W566 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.45 W0.7 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one274 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs193 W390 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
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
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)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg10.2 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm503 mm
DepthDiffers108.5 mm411 mm
HeightDiffers259 mm168 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersVGAAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200

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