Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White vs NEC P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 14identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:4200 ANSI lumens
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:LCD
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:WXGA (1200x800)
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:UHD 4K (3840x2160)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16000:1
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:500000:1
  • Native aspect ratio
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:16:10
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:1270 - 7874 mm (50 - 310")
  • Projection distance
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:0.76 - 7.62 m
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:1.6 - 8 m
  • Light source type
    • NP-MC423W data projector Standard throw projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1200x800) White:LED
    • P506QL Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP UHD 4K (3840x2160) 3D White:Laser

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Comparison of NP-MC423W, P506QL
85 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4200 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1200x800)UHD 4K (3840x2160)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs16000:1500000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1270 - 7874 mm (50 - 310")
Projection distanceDiffers0.76 - 7.62 m1.6 - 8 m
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Smart projectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one16000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one15 - 100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one50 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLaser
Service life of light source20000 h20000 h
Lens system5 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers19.185 - 23.018 mm12.1 - 18.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.6 - 1.761.8 - 2.43
Zoom capabilityDiffersNoYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.5:1
Throw ratioDiffers1.5 - 1.8:11.13 – 1.7:1
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 20%
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-60 - 60%
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersNoYes
3DDiffersNoYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3840 x 2160
Supported video modesKnown for one480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080pUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantity22
HDBaseT portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) in11
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeDiffersRS-232CRJ-45, RS-232
HDMI connector typeKnown for oneFull-sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB32 dB
HDCPYesYes
InteractiveKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W10 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling, Floor
Market positioningKnown for oneEducationUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs225 W580 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cord lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 m
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.3 kg11.5 kg
WidthDiffers345 mm480 mm
DepthDiffers108.4 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers261 mm158 mm
Package widthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one390 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIR
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceErP
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85286200
Networkidentical
Smart TVKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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