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NEC NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 11differ
  • 78identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:16:10
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3, 5:4, 15:9, 16:9, 16:10
  • Projection distance
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.69 - 14.6 m
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.6 - 13.8 m
  • Matrix size
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5 cm (0.59")
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.6 cm (0.63")
  • Service life of light source
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3500 h
  • Lamp power
    • NP-P401W data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:240 W
    • NP-P501X data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:270 W

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Comparison of NP-P401W, NP-P501X
91 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers4000 ANSI lumens5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)4000:14000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:104:3, 5:4, 15:9, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibility635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.69 - 14.6 m0.6 - 13.8 m
Number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan range15 - 100 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal- 30 - 30°- 30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical- 30 - 30°- 30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.5 cm (0.59")1.6 cm (0.63")
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers4000 h3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers240 W270 W
Lamps quantity1 lamp(s)1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length range17.4 - 29 mm17.4 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)1.7 - 2.11.7 - 2.1
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratio1.7:11.7:1
Throw ratioKnown for one1.3 - 2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantity22
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputs11
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
USB connector typeUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
Progressive scan outputYesYes
AC (power) inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeNot includedNot included
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)30 dB30 dB
HDCPYesYes
Preset modesCinema, Presentation, sRGBCinema, Presentation, sRGB
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
CertificationUL60950-1, CSA60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-03 Class B, NOM-001-SCFI-1993UL60950-1, CSA60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-03 Class B, NOM-001-SCFI-1993
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power16 W16 W
Video formats supportedH.264, MPEG, MPEG2, VC-1, WMV9H.264, MPEG, MPEG2, VC-1, WMV9
Image formats supportedBMP, GIF, JPG, PNGBMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
Audio formats supportedAAC, WMAAAC, WMA
Document formats supportedPDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSXPDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
LED indicatorsYesYes
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs325 W357 W
Power consumption (standby)10 W10 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 50 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight4.1 kg4.1 kg
Width398 mm398 mm
Depth282 mm282 mm
Height115 mm115 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Built-in touchpadNoNo
RS-232 ports11

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