Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White vs NEC V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 19identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:5000 ANSI lumens
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2600 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:LCD
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:WUXGA (1920x1200)
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:0.74 - 20.9 m
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1.2 - 13 m
  • Service life of light source
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:3000 h
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:4000 h
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:5000 h
  • Lamp power
    • NP-PA500U Large venue projector 5000 ANSI lumens LCD WUXGA (1920x1200) White:330 W
    • V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:180 W

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Comparison of NP-PA500U, V260
95 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWUXGA (1920x1200)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.74 - 20.9 m1.2 - 13 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 40°
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h5000 h
Lamp typeAC HIDAC HID
Lamp powerDiffers330 W180 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers24.4 - 32.5 mm21.83 - 24 mm
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.95 - 2.15:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL L, PAL M, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
HD-ReadyDiffersYesNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers10
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
Audio (L/R) in00
Headphone outputs11
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
AC (power) inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers38 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs32 dB31 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; ErP; ÜV GS
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W7 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLarge venue projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCeiling
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (standby)Differs16 W4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source233 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.2 W0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one464 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers8 kg2.5 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source247 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 mm
Package widthDiffers590 mm430 mm
Package depthDiffers490 mm370 mm
Package heightDiffers260 mm200 mm
Package weightDiffers12 kg6.5 kg
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
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other features1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Audio inputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one499 x 359 x 144 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one1.7 - 2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one100 - 240Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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