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NEC UM280Wi (eBeam) vs NEC VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 27identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projection technology
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):LCD
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:DLP
  • Projector native resolution
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):WXGA (1280x800)
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
  • Native aspect ratio
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):16:10
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):16:10
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4:3
  • Screen size compatibility
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):0.46 - 0.77 m
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1.2 - 12 m
  • Service life of light source
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):5000 h
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:4000 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • UM280Wi (eBeam):8000 h
    • VE281 Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:6000 h

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Comparison of UM280Wi (eBeam), VE281
88 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightness2800 ANSI lumens2800 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)3000:13000:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers16:104:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1524 - 2540 mm (60 - 100")838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.46 - 0.77 m1.2 - 12 m
Horizontal scan range15 - 100 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range50 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±40°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 cm (0.55")
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers5000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs8000 h6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers170 W200 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.83 - 24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.41 - 2.55
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratioDiffers1.4:11.1:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.95 - 2.15:1
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one720 x 480, 720 x 576, 1152 x 870, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1366 x 768, 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers21
HDMI ports quantityDiffers21
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers30
Headphone outputs11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers28 dB35 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 dB
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CertificationDiffersCE; TÜV GS; Gost-RUL, FCC, CSA, NOM
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W7 W
Designidentical
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementDesktopDesktop
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Display1 differ
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one1.5 cm (0.59")Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs235 W261 W
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W0.4 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V110 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one212 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-10 - 50 °C-20 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers5.2 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers378 mm260 mm
DepthDiffers428 mm247 mm
HeightDiffers112 mm89 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualYesYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
RS-232 ports11
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source

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