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3M Digital Projector X36 vs 3M Digital Projector X46

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 7differ
  • 41identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Digital Projector X36:3200 ANSI lumens
    • Digital Projector X46:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection distance
    • Digital Projector X36:0.9 - 11.7 m
    • Digital Projector X46:0.9 - 9 m
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
    • Digital Projector X36:1
    • Digital Projector X46:3
  • Audio (L/R) in
    • Digital Projector X36:2
    • Digital Projector X46:3
  • Audio (L/R) out
    • Digital Projector X36:1
    • Digital Projector X46:2
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Digital Projector X36:317 x 288 x 98 mm
    • Digital Projector X46:317 x 98 x 28 mm

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Comparison of Digital Projector X36, Digital Projector X46
66 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Screen size compatibility762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.9 - 11.7 m0.9 - 9 m
Number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2200 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan range31.5 - 106 kHz31.5 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan range56 - 120 Hz56 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one±30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.6 cm (0.63")Unknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceidentical
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source3000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp typeUHBUHB
Lamp power210 W210 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeKnown for one19 - 23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityYesYes
Zoom ratio1.2:11.2:1
Digital zoomKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
HD-ReadyYesYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers13
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Audio (L/R) inDiffers23
Audio (L/R) outDiffers12
Microphone inYesYes
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise level37 dB37 dB
CertificationDiffersUL, cUL, FCC, EN60950-1, CEUL, cUL, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B, EN60950-1, CE
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 power16 W16 W
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)330 W330 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.6 kg3.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratio4:3, 14:9, 16:94:3, 14:9, 16:9
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs317 x 288 x 98 mm317 x 98 x 28 mm
InterfaceUSB A, USB BUSB A, USB B
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsAC 110~120V /220~240V (50/60 Hz)AC 110~120V /220~240V (50/60 Hz)
RS-232 ports11
Resolution1600 x 1200 pixels1600 x 1200 pixels
Video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI
Digital keystone correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±30°

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