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3M Digital Projector X36 vs NEC M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 25identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Digital Projector X36:3200 ANSI lumens
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2300 ANSI lumens
  • Screen size compatibility
    • Digital Projector X36:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • Digital Projector X36:0.9 - 11.7 m
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0.6 - 13.8 m
  • Projector brightness (economic mode)
    • Digital Projector X36:2200 ANSI lumens
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1840 ANSI lumens
  • Horizontal scan range
    • Digital Projector X36:31.5 - 106 kHz
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 100 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • Digital Projector X36:56 - 120 Hz
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:50 - 120 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • Digital Projector X36:±30°
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
  • Service life of light source
    • Digital Projector X36:3000 h
    • M230X Standard throw projector 2300 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h

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Comparison of Digital Projector X36, M230X
101 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3200 ANSI lumens2300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers0.9 - 11.7 m0.6 - 13.8 m
Projector brightness (economic mode)Differs2200 ANSI lumens1840 ANSI lumens
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31.5 - 106 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 kHz
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kHz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±30°-30 - 30°
Matrix size1.6 cm (0.63")1.6 cm (0.63")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 kHz
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 kHz
Number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)6000 h6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W180 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs140 W145 W
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHBUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
FocusManualManual
Focal length rangeDiffers19 - 23 mm17.5 - 29 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.7 - 2.2
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.7:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 - 2.2
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720 x 480, 720 x 576, 832 x 624, 1152 x 870, 1366 x 768, 1600 x 900, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity33
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers10
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers21
Audio (L/R) out11
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 dB
CertificationDiffersUL, cUL, FCC, EN60950-1, CECE, ErP, TÜV GS, TCO, Gost-R.
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W10 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePortable
Product colourWhiteWhite
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W239 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W0.4 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg2.9 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source339 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source257 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source430 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source370 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Other features1 differ
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs317 x 288 x 98 mm339 x 257 x 99 mm
RS-232 ports11
Aspect ratioKnown for one4:3, 14:9, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB A, USB BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one10 BASE-T / 100 BASE-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 110~120V /220~240V (50/60 Hz)Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one1600 x 1200 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source

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