Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey vs NEC PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 34identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:3300 ANSI lumens
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:7000 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:6000:1
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:8000:1
  • Projection distance
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey: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
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:-30 - 30°
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:-30 - 30°
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-40 - 40°
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:9000 h
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:5000 h
  • Lamp power
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:235 W
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:370 W
  • Lamp power (economic mode)
    • ME331W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) Grey:140 W
    • PA703W Large venue projector 7000 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:280 W

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Comparison of ME331W, PA703W
95 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3300 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 one1980 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 powerDiffers235 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
Optical zoomKnown for one1.7xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.3 - 2.2:1Unknown — 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
3DDiffersNoYes
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 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1600 x 900, 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920640 x 480 (VGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2048 x 1080, 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 4096 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers01
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI connector typeFull-sizeFull-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers10
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in00
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
AC (power) inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 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
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs230 W482 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.45 W0.26 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one297 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power consumption (network standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 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)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg10.2 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm499 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm406 mm
HeightDiffers108.5 mm163.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200

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