Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M Digital Projector X36 vs NEC M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800)

46specifications compared
26differ
20identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Digital Projector X36:3200 ANSI lumens
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):2600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- Digital Projector X36:XGA (1024x768)
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibility
- Digital Projector X36:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distance
- Digital Projector X36:0.9 - 11.7 m
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):0.7 - 14.7 m
Horizontal scan range
- Digital Projector X36:31.5 - 106 kHz
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Digital Projector X36:56 - 120 Hz
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- Digital Projector X36:±30°
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):-30 - 30°
Service life of light source
- Digital Projector X36:3000 h
- M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):5000 h

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Comparison of Digital Projector X36, M260W
71 specifications	A 3M Digital Projector X36 View product	B NEC M260W Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Model M260W View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	2600 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.9 - 11.7 m	0.7 - 14.7 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	2200 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 106 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±30°	-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.6 cm (0.63")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	180 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	19 - 23 mm	17.5 - 29 mm
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 zoomKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	2
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	34 dB
CertificationDiffers	UL, cUL, FCC, EN60950-1, CE	CE, EuP, TÜV GS, RoHS, TCO, Gost-R.
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	10 W
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	330 W	239 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	0.4 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.9 kg
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 14:9, 16:9	16:10
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	317 x 288 x 98 mm	339 x 257 x 99 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 requirementsDiffers	AC 110~120V /220~240V (50/60 Hz)	100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
ResolutionDiffers	1600 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F 1.7 - 2.2
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC

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