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)
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
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
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs8000 h6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers230 W200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one170 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system4 differ
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
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
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
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
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W7 W
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs311 W261 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs8 W0.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.2 W213 W
Operational conditions1 differ
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
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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