Find a Projector Projector Forums Login

Projectors


Top 10

Where to Buy

Reviews

News & Articles

ProjectorCentral.com
Calculate Throw Distance

From NEC —   Present with ease using the NEC M300X, a value-driven, eco-friendly portable projector ideal for education and small-to-medium-sized business environments. This 3000-lumen model delivers remarkably bright images and features wired and wireless (optional) networking, HDMI and USB inputs, high contrast, remote monitoring, maintenance-free design, and up to 6000 hours of lamp life (in ECO Mode). Ideal for K-12 classrooms and conference rooms, the M300X touts an active lens cover, which hides content, mutes audio and lowers lamp brightness to 25%, allowing you to maximize the effectiveness of your presentations.

  • HDMI input connects you to high-definition sources
  • USB Viewer allows you to present without a PC using a USB flash drive
  • Variable audio-out allows the remote control to adjust the volume of self-powered external speakers connected to the projector
  • ECO ModeTM technology helps extend lamp life and lowers power consumption
  • Integrated active lens cover mutes audio and video while lowering the lamp power to 25% to conserve energy
  • Integrated RJ-45 and/or wireless LAN (optional) quickly connects to the LAN for control or image transmission
  • Dual computer inputs ensure quick switching between presentations
  • Virtually maintenance-free design includes improved 6000-hour filter life


NEC NP-M300X Projector Specifications

Projector Central's Rating
Projector Central Highly Recommended Award
Highly Recommended Award

Our Highly Recommended Award designation is earned by reviewed products that offer unusual value or performance in their price class. Read Review

Performance
5
Features
Ease of Use
Value

MSRP
$1,349
Status
Discontinued
Released
October 2010
Warranty
2 Years
User Reviews
Review this Projector

 
Switch to Metric
White Brightness
3,000 Lumens (ANSI)1 / 2,400 Lumens
Resolution
1024x768
Aspect Ratio
4:3 (XGA)
Contrast
2,000:1
Dynamic Iris
Yes
Display Type
0.63" 3LCD
Color Processing
8-bit
Video Modes
720p, 1080i, 1080p/60, 576i, 576p, 480p, 480i
Data Modes
MAX 1600x1200

Lamp Type
180W AC bulb
Lamp Life
5,000 hours  / 6,000 hours
Lamp Model
NP15LP  Buy Replacement Lamp

Included Lens
1.7x manual zoom , manual focus
Optional Lenses
No
Lens Shift
No
Throw Distance
5.9' - 27.2'  Calculate Throw Distance
Image Size
40.00" - 300.00"
Throw Ratio
1.37:1 - 2.27:1
Projector Placement
For a
"
diagonal screen, place the projector lens between 9'-0" and 14'-12" from the screen.
Digital Keystone
Vertical only

Projector Size
3.90" x 13.40" x 10.10"
Weight
6.4 lbs
Audible Noise
34 dB  / 27 dB
Internal Speakers
5.0 Watts × 2
TCO Certified:
Yes
Power
248 Watts 100V - 240V
Connection Panel
Composite: RCA
HDMI
Network: RJ-45
RS232: DB-9pin
S-Video
USB
VGA In: Dsub-15pin x 2

Features
Closed Captioning
DICOM
Blackboard Mode
Soft Carrying Case
Additional Features
6000 hour filter life.

Reviews & Articles


Compare to the Competition


 

Similar Projectors

ViewSonic PS600X
 
  • Resolution: 1024x768 DLP
  • Brightness: 3500 Lumens (ANSI)
  • Light Source: Bulb
  • Throw Distance: 4'-1"
  • at Image Size: 100 "
$547
May 2018 Model
BenQ MX825STH
 
  • Resolution: 1024x768 DLP
  • Brightness: 3500 Lumens (ANSI)
  • Light Source: Bulb
  • Throw Distance: 4'-1"
  • at Image Size: 100 "
$609
May 2021 Model
ViewSonic PA503X
 
  • Resolution: 1024x768 DLP
  • Brightness: 3600 Lumens (ANSI)
  • Light Source: Bulb
  • Throw Distance: 13'-1" — 14'-4"
  • at Image Size: 100 "
$349
Jul 2017 Model
Optoma ZX350e
 
  • Resolution: 1024x768 DLP
  • Brightness: 3700 Lumens (ANSI)
  • Light Source: Laser
  • Throw Distance: 12'-11" — 14'-5"
  • at Image Size: 100 "
$732
May 2023 Model
InFocus Genesis IN114BBST
 
  • Resolution: 1024x768 DLP
  • Brightness: 3500 Lumens (ANSI)
  • Light Source: Bulb
  • Throw Distance: 4'-2"
  • at Image Size: 100 "
$624
Dec 2020 Model

ANSI LUMENS  is the most commonly accepted industry standard brightness measurement. The ANSI lumen rating measures the brightest white that a projector can produce by averaging nine light meter measurements taken across the projected image.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness:

BUYER BEWARE   Either this projector's brightness specification does not cite an industry-accepted unit of measurement, or according to our calculations it seems unlikely that this projector is capable of producing the manufacturer's cited brightness specification.

Manufacturer Cited Brightness: