Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M Digital Projector X36 vs Acer P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768)

39specifications compared
26differ
13identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Digital Projector X36:3200 ANSI lumens
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Digital Projector X36:LCD
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Digital Projector X36:2000:1
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3200:1
Screen size compatibility
- Digital Projector X36:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):533.4 - 7620 mm (21 - 300")
Projection distance
- Digital Projector X36:0.9 - 11.7 m
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1 - 9.4 m
Number of colours
- Digital Projector X36:16.78 million colours
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range
- Digital Projector X36:31.5 - 106 kHz
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):30 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Digital Projector X36:56 - 120 Hz
- P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):50 - 85 Hz

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Comparison of Digital Projector X36, P7205
66 specifications	A 3M Digital Projector X36 View product	B Acer P7205 5500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model P7205 View product
Projector9 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	5500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	3200:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	533.4 - 7620 mm (21 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.9 - 11.7 m	1 - 9.4 m
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	2200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 106 kHz	30 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 120 Hz	50 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±30°	40°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.6 cm (0.63")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15°
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	1500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	400 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	19 - 23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomDiffers	4x	8x
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	2
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	2	1
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	35 dB
CertificationKnown for one	UL, cUL, FCC, EN60950-1, CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	3 W
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Presentation
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	330 W	530 W
Power consumption (standby)	1 W	1 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	7.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 14:9, 16:9	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	317 x 288 x 98 mm	398 x 310 x 130 mm
InterfaceKnown for one	USB A, USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC 110~120V /220~240V (50/60 Hz)	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	1	1
ResolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source

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