Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M Digital Projector X46 vs NEC M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

41specifications compared
25differ
16identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Digital Projector X46:4000 ANSI lumens
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3000 ANSI lumens
Screen size compatibility
- Digital Projector X46:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distance
- Digital Projector X46:0.9 - 9 m
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):0.6 - 13.8 m
Horizontal scan range
- Digital Projector X46:31.5 - 106 kHz
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Digital Projector X46:56 - 120 Hz
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):50 - 120 Hz
Service life of light source
- Digital Projector X46:3000 h
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):5000 h
Lamp power
- Digital Projector X46:210 W
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):180 W
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
- Digital Projector X46:3
- M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2

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Comparison of Digital Projector X46, M300X
63 specifications	A 3M Digital Projector X46 View product	B NEC M300X Standard throw projector 3000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model M300X View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	0.9 - 9 m	0.6 - 13.8 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 106 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	6000 h	6000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	180 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
MagnificationKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
HD-Ready	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	3	2
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	3	2
Audio (L/R) outDiffers	2	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	34 dB
CertificationDiffers	UL, cUL, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B, EN60950-1, CE	CE, EuP, TÜV GS, RoHS, TCO, Gost-R.
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	10 W
Designidentical
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
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
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 14:9, 16:9	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	317 x 98 x 28 mm	339 x 257 x 99 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F 1.7 - 2.2
Power requirementsDiffers	AC 110~120V /220~240V (50/60 Hz)	100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
RS-232 ports	1	1
ResolutionDiffers	1600 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
InterfaceKnown for one	USB A, USB B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	HDMI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital keystone correctionKnown for one	±30°	Unknown — not stated by the source

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