Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Viewsonic PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

63specifications compared
35differ
28identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
Projection distance
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1 - 10 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:-30 - 30°
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:-25 - 25°
Matrix size
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5 cm (0.59")
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.65 cm (0.65")
Service life of light source
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:9000 h
- PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:3500 h

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Comparison of ME401W, PRO9530HDL
109 specifications	A NEC ME401W Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White Model ME401W View product	B Viewsonic PRO9530HDL data projector Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White Model PRO9530HDL View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)	6000:1	6000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	538.5 - 9179.6 mm (21.2 - 361.4")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.7 - 14.6 m	1 - 10 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontal	-30 - 30°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-25 - 25°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.5 cm (0.59")	1.65 cm (0.65")
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one	153 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one	15 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one	0.12 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one	0.024 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	1500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	9000 h	3500 h
Lamp powerDiffers	240 W	370 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.7x
Throw ratioDiffers	1.3 - 2.21:1	1.25 - 2.13:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	135.9%
Focal length rangeKnown for one	17.5 - 29 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.7 - 2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.7:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL B, PAL G, PAL H, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 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)
Supported video modesDiffers	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
HDMI versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	2
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
BNC input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Features2 differ
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	29 dB	31 dB
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CertificationDiffers	UL (UL60950-1) FCC 15 B, C-UL (CSA60950-1) ICES-003 B, NOM	FCC / CE / EMC, CB / CCC, / REACH / SVHC / WEEE / ErP, NOM / UL / CUL / PSB / RCM
Noise levelKnown for one	37 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Separate H/V syncKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sync-on-green (SOG)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	20 W	14 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	316 W	480 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1.9 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (network standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	201 W	380 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.23 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 50 °C	-10 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3048 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	8.29 kg
WidthDiffers	368 mm	445 mm
DepthDiffers	292 mm	147.8 mm
HeightDiffers	108 mm	325.5 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	576 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	436 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12.4 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, Component	AC, HDMI, VGA
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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