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NEC NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs NEC NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 72specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 64identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Matrix size
    • NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:1.93 cm (0.76")
    • NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.91 cm (0.75")
  • Full HD
    • NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Yes
    • NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:No
  • HD-Ready
    • NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:Yes
    • NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:No
  • Noise level (economic mode)
    • NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:32 dB
    • NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:31 dB
  • Weight
    • NP-PA500U-13ZL Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:7.8 kg
    • NP-PA550W-13ZL Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:7.7 kg

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Comparison of NP-PA500U-13ZL, NP-PA550W-13ZL
82 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Screen size compatibility635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
Projection distance0.74 - 20.9 m0.74 - 20.9 m
Horizontal scan range15 - 108 kHz15 - 108 kHz
Vertical scan range48 - 120 Hz48 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontal-40 - 40°-40 - 40°
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.93 cm (0.76")1.91 cm (0.75")
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source3000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)4000 h4000 h
Lamp power330 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)264 W264 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length range24.4 - 32.5 mm24.4 - 32.5 mm
Aperture range (F-F)1.7 - 2.21.7 - 2.2
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.33:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 - 1.8:1
Video3 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 HDDiffersYesNo
HD-ReadyDiffersYesNo
3DNoNo
3D ReadyNoNo
Supported graphics resolutions1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 1080p, 480i, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantity11
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AUX inNoNo
BNC input ports55
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
AC (power) inYesYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise level38 dB38 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs32 dB31 dB
HDCPYesYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSA UL 1950 FCC B, Canada CSA 950 (C-UL), NOM
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated power10 W10 W
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Designidentical
Product typeLarge venue projectorLarge venue projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktop, CeilingDesktop, Ceiling
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)464 W464 W
Power consumption (standby)16 W16 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.8 kg7.7 kg
Width499 mm499 mm
Depth366 mm366 mm
Height164 mm164 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11

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