Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 47identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:6500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:6000:1
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:8000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1016 - 12700 mm (40 - 500")
  • Projection distance
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:0.74 - 20.9 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:-40 - 40°
  • Matrix size
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5 cm (0.59")
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.7 cm (0.67")
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:9000 h
    • NP-PA653U data projector Standard throw projector 6500 ANSI lumens LCD 1080p (1920x1080) White:5000 h

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Comparison of ME401W, NP-PA653U
86 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens6500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs6000:18000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1016 - 12700 mm (40 - 500")
Projection distanceDiffers0.7 - 14.6 m0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal synchronization (max)153 kHz153 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)15 kHz15 kHz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.5 cm (0.59")1.7 cm (0.67")
Vertical synchronization (max)0.12 kHz0.12 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)0.024 kHz0.024 kHz
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs9000 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers240 W370 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
FocusDiffersManualAuto
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 ratioKnown for one1.7:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.3 - 2.21:1Unknown — 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
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 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 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA), 4096 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
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
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outYesYes
Remote (IR) output11
AC (power) inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB33 dB
HDCPYesYes
Composite syncYesYes
Separate H/V syncYesYes
Sync-on-green (SOG)YesYes
CertificationDiffersUL (UL60950-1) FCC 15 B, C-UL (CSA60950-1) ICES-003 B, NOMUL60950-1, FCC 15 B (ANSI C63.4.2014), CAN/CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-07, ICES-003 6 (ANSI C63.4:2014)
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers20 W10 W
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktop, CeilingDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power4 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs316 W506 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.9 W0.7 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.23 W0.3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs201 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
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg10.2 kg
WidthDiffers368 mm503 mm
DepthDiffers292 mm411 mm
HeightDiffers108 mm168 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, ComponentAC
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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