Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs NEC VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

63specifications compared
33differ
30identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3100 ANSI lumens
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:LCD
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
Native aspect ratio
- NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:16:10
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 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
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 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")
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) 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
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1.2 - 12 m
Keystone correction, vertical
- NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:-30 - 30°
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:±40°

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Comparison of NP-M311W, VE281
99 specifications	A NEC NP-M311W data projector Standard throw projector 3100 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) 3D White Model NP-M311W View product	B NEC VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model VE281 View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3100 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	WXGA (1280x800)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 16:10	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")	838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.69 - 14.6 m	1.2 - 12 m
Horizontal scan range	15 - 100 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range	50 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-30 - 30°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	±40°
Matrix sizeDiffers	1.5 cm (0.59")	1.4 cm (0.55")
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	8000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	230 W	200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	170 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeDiffers	17.5 - 29 mm	21.83 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.7 - 2.1	2.41 - 2.55
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.7x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.3 - 2.2	1.95 - 2.15:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported video modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AV outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise level	35 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	33 dB
CertificationDiffers	UL60950-1, CSA60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-03 Class B, NOM-001-SCFI-1993	UL, FCC, CSA, NOM
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	10 W	7 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	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	311 W	261 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-10 - 50 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	339 mm	260 mm
DepthDiffers	257 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	99 mm	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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