Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White vs Sharp PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 28identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:550 ANSI lumens
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:3500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:LCD
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:DLP
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:10
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
  • Screen size compatibility
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 108 kHz
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:15 - 110 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:48 - 120 Hz
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:45 - 85 Hz
  • Matrix size
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:1.91 cm (0.75")
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:1.65 cm (0.65")
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • PA550W Large venue projector 550 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) White:4000 h
    • PG-LW3500 data projector Standard throw projector 3500 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) White:5000 h

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Comparison of PA550W, PG-LW3500
85 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers550 ANSI lumens3500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionWXGA (1280x800)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 16:104:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers635 - 12700 mm (25 - 500")1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for one0.74 - 20.9 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 108 kHz15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers48 - 120 Hz45 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one±40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one±30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeDiffers1.91 cm (0.75")1.65 cm (0.65")
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source3000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs4000 h5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers330 W250 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one264 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers24.4 - 32.5 mm21.8 - 25.6 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs1.7 - 2.22.5 - 2.7
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom typeManualManual
Zoom ratioDiffers2.0:11.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for one1.5 - 3.0:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal lens shift rangeKnown for one-0.3 - 3°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical lens shift rangeKnown for one-0.1 - 5°Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 540p, 576i, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Audio (L/R) in11
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
BNC input portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-B
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers38 dB39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)31 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, FCC, CSA, NOMUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerDiffers10 W2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersLarge venue projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs464 W218 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs16 W0.35 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers7.7 kg2.58 kg
WidthDiffers499 mm307.1 mm
DepthDiffers366 mm245.2 mm
HeightDiffers164 mm94 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports11

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