Product comparison · 2 data projectors

NEC VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black vs Viewsonic PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800)

38specifications compared
24differ
14identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:3000 ANSI lumens
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):5200 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:XGA (1024x768)
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Projection distance
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1.19 - 13.1 m
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):1.12 - 1.8 m
Service life of light source
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:4500 h
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:6000 h
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):2500 h
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):3
HDMI ports quantity
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:1
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
- VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black:0
- PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800):2

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Comparison of VE303X, PRO8520WL
78 specifications	A NEC VE303X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Black Model VE303X View product	B Viewsonic PRO8520WL Standard throw projector 5200 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Model PRO8520WL View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3000 ANSI lumens	5200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	DLP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibility	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.19 - 13.1 m	1.12 - 1.8 m
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	10000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-40 - 40°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5000:1
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.073 billion colours
Light source2 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	Lamp	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4500 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	2500 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	195 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	160 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	21.8 - 24 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	2.41 - 2.55	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Optical zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.6x
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	115%
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	2
Composite video inDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Mini-USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
PC Audio outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote (IR) outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
12V triggerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) 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
Smart TVKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	34 dB	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	30 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationDiffers	CE; ErP; RoHS; TUEV	Mexico Energy test/Registration, EAC, TUVS Mark(Argentina), India BIS, FCC,CE EMC,CB,,CCC, ROHS, REACH, SVHC, WEEE, ErP, Mexico NOM, cTUVus, PSB, RCM, CECP
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	2 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Ceiling
Power2 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	232 W	574 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	0.33 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	192 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	50 / 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	6.3 kg
WidthDiffers	324 mm	496.5 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	316.2 mm
HeightDiffers	88 mm	139.8 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	AC, HDMI, VGA
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guide	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable cover includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85286200

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