Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs NEC NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

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Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3100 ANSI lumens
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LCD
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:4:3, 16:10
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:0.69 - 14.6 m
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.2 - 12 m
  • Keystone correction, horizontal
    • NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-30 - 30°
    • NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:-40 - 40°

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Comparison of NP-M311W, NP-VE281X
94 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3100 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)3000:13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.69 - 14.6 m1.2 - 12 m
Horizontal scan range15 - 100 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers-30 - 30°-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers-30 - 30°-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.5 cm (0.59")1.4 cm (0.55")
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source4000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs8000 h6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers230 W200 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one170 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers17.5 - 29 mm21.83 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.7 - 2.12.41 - 2.55
Optical zoomDiffers1.7x1.1x
Throw ratioDiffers1.3 - 2.21.95 - 2.15:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantity00
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs00
Microphone inNoNo
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inNoNo
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AUX inYesYes
Composite video out00
BNC input ports00
AV outputNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
Digital audio optical out00
Progressive scan outputNoNo
AC (power) inYesYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Compatible memory cardsNot supportedNot supported
Features2 differ
Noise level35 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs28 dB33 dB
CertificationDiffersUL60950-1, CSA60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-03 Class B, NOM-001-SCFI-1993USA UL60950-1 FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada CSA60950-1, NOM
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W7 W
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Market positioningPortablePortable
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotNoNo
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs311 W261 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W0.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.2 W213 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers339 mm260 mm
DepthDiffers257 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers99 mm89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11

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