Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White vs Viewsonic PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 16identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:2800 ANSI lumens
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:400 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000:1
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1800:1
  • Projection distance
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1 - 11 m
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:0.7 - 3 m
  • Horizontal scan range
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:15 - 100 kHz
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:15 - 82 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:50 - 120 Hz
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:50 - 85 Hz
  • Matrix size
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:1.65 cm (0.65")
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:1.4 cm (0.55")
  • Service life of light source
    • V281W Standard throw projector 2800 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) 3D White:3000 h
    • PJD2121 data projector Portable projector 400 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) Black:2000 h

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Comparison of V281W, PJD2121
81 specifications
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2800 ANSI lumens400 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDLPDLP
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)SVGA (800x600)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs3000:11800:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers1930.4 - 19354.8 mm (76 - 762")889 - 3810 mm (35 - 150")
Projection distanceDiffers1 - 11 m0.7 - 3 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers15 - 100 kHz15 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers50 - 120 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Matrix sizeDiffers1.65 cm (0.65")1.4 cm (0.55")
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- 30 - 30°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one5000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers225 W50 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusManualManual
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers1.55 - 1.7:11:1
Video3 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC
Full HDNoNo
HD-ReadyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
3DDiffersYesNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers31
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video in00
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers10
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
Audio (L/R) inDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers10
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one33 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffersCE, ErP, TUV GSUL/cUL, FCC-B, CE, CB, CCC, NOM, ICES 003, IRAM, TUV/GS, GOST-R, HYGIENIC, SASO, UKrSEPRO
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TimeshiftKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorPortable projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack
PlacementKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsYesYes
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePresentation
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs268 W90 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.5 kg980 g
WidthDiffers310 mm205 mm
DepthDiffers247 mm120 mm
HeightDiffers95 mm65 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedYesYes
Remote control typeIRIR
Cables includedDiffersAC, VGAVGA
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideYesYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other features1 differ
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers10
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 85%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3048 m

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