Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White vs NEC VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

66specifications compared
7differ
59identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector native resolution
- NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
Keystone correction, vertical
- NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:-40 - 40°
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:±40°
Headphone outputs
- NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:0
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1
Placement
- NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:Desktop, Ceiling
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:Desktop
Cable lock slot
- NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:No
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:Yes
AC input voltage
- NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:100 - 240 V
- VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:110 - 240 V

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Comparison of NP-VE281X, VE281
97 specifications	A NEC NP-VE281X data projector Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White Model NP-VE281X View product	B NEC VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model VE281 View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightness	2800 ANSI lumens	2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)	3000:1	3000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratios	4:3	4:3
Screen size compatibility	838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")	838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distance	1.2 - 12 m	1.2 - 12 m
Horizontal scan range	15 - 100 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range	50 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	±40°
Matrix size	1.4 cm (0.55")	1.4 cm (0.55")
Light sourceidentical
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light source	4000 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp power	200 W	200 W
Lamps quantity	1 lamp(s)	1 lamp(s)
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length range	21.83 - 24 mm	21.83 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)	2.41 - 2.55	2.41 - 2.55
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.1x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratio	1.95 - 2.15:1	1.95 - 2.15:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modes	1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AV outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise level	35 dB	35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	33 dB	33 dB
CertificationDiffers	USA UL60950-1 FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada CSA60950-1, NOM	UL, FCC, CSA, NOM
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	7 W	7 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colour	White	White
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)	261 W	261 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.4 W	0.4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	213 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	100 - 240 V	110 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 50 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.3 kg	2.3 kg
Width	260 mm	260 mm
Depth	247 mm	247 mm
Height	89 mm	89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC, VGA	AC, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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