Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 18identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3300 ANSI lumens
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2800 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:3LCD
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000:1
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:3000:1
  • Projection distance
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:0.7 - 14.6 m
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:1.18 - 13.2 m
  • Lamp power
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:240 W
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:200 W
  • Focal length range
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:17.4 - 29 mm
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:21.8 - 24 mm
  • Aperture range (F-F)
    • P401W Standard throw projector 3300 ANSI lumens 3LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.7 - 2.2
    • VE281X Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) White:2.41 - 2.55

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Comparison of P401W, VE281X
91 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3300 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers3LCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs4000:13000:1
Projection distanceDiffers0.7 - 14.6 m1.18 - 13.2 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2680 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one100 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one15 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-30 -30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.12 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.05 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 120 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 cm (0.55")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMD
Light source1 differ
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers240 W200 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 W
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers17.4 - 29 mm21.8 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.7 - 2.22.41 - 2.55
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.7:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one1.7xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.3 - 2.21.93 - 2.16:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 1080p, 480p, 720p
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC in (D-Sub)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs29 dB33 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneCE; ErP; TÜV GSUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W7 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs274 W250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W0.4 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one325 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one274 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source206 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers398 mm260 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers115 mm89.5 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control typeKnown for oneIRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE; ErP; RoHS ; TÜV GS

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