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NEC NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White

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  • 65specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 32identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:5500 ANSI lumens
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1080p (1920x1080)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:16:9
  • Screen size compatibility
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1016 - 5080 mm (40 - 200")
  • Projection distance
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.74 - 20.9 m
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:1.2 - 13.2 m
  • Horizontal scan range
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:15 - 100 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • NP-PA550W data projector Large venue projector 5500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:48 - 12 Hz
    • NP-PE401H Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) White:50 - 120 Hz

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Comparison of NP-PA550W, NP-PE401H
94 specifications
Projector10 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5500 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")1016 - 5080 mm (40 - 200")
Projection distanceDiffers0.74 - 20.9 m1.2 - 13.2 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 108 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers48 - 12 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers± 30°-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.91 cm (0.75")1.65 cm (0.65")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMD
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one± 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h3300 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHP
Lamp power330 W330 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs264 W248 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers24.4 - 32.5 mm21.83 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.7 - 2.22.41 - 2.55
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1.33:11.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 - 2.72:1
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC 4.43, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, PAL M, SECAM
Full HDYesYes
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 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), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modes1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in00
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
AC (power) inYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers38 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)31 dB31 dB
HDCPYesYes
Air filterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL60950-1 FCC 15 B, Canada CSA60950-1, NOM
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W8 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersLarge venue projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDiffersDesktopDesktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs464 W410 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs16 W6 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.2 W0.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg4.6 kg
WidthDiffers499 mm350 mm
DepthDiffers366 mm281 mm
HeightDiffers164 mm105 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1200 pixels
Maximum digital resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
RS-232 ports11
S-Video portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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