Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White vs Viewsonic PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black

38specifications compared
22differ
16identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2600 ANSI lumens
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:5000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distance
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1.2 - 13 m
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:0.9 - 10 m
Service life of light source
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:3500 h
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:4000 h
Lamp power
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:180 W
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:280 W
HD-Ready
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:No
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2
- PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black:3

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Comparison of V260, PRO8500
88 specifications	A NEC V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model V260 View product	B Viewsonic PRO8500 data projector Standard throw projector 5000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black Model PRO8500 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2600 ANSI lumens	5000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	2000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.2 - 13 m	0.9 - 10 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	15 - 100 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	50 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3500 h	4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	AC HID	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	180 W	280 W
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.83 - 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.95 - 2.15:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL L, PAL M, SECAM	NTSC M, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
HD-ReadyDiffers	No	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one	1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	2	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	3
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	32 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	31 dB	27 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	CE; ErP; ÜV GS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	7 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
PlacementKnown for one	Ceiling	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4 W	1 W
Power consumption (max)Known for one	233 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	210 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	350 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 50 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	3.86 kg
WidthKnown for one	310 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	247 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	95 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	370 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers	6.5 kg	5.36 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one	1920 x 1080 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
Aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	414 x 190.5 x 375.9 mm
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	333 x 263 x 110 mm

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