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3M Digital Projector X95 vs BenQ SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768)

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 13identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • Digital Projector X95:5000 ANSI lumens
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • Digital Projector X95:LCD
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • Digital Projector X95:1000:1
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2000:1
  • Horizontal scan range
    • Digital Projector X95:31.5 - 106 kHz
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):31 - 90 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • Digital Projector X95:56 - 120 Hz
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):50 - 85 Hz
  • Lamp power
    • Digital Projector X95:275 W
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):280 W
  • Focal length range
    • Digital Projector X95:24 - 29 mm
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):26 - 29.8 mm
  • Analog signal format system
    • Digital Projector X95:NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM
    • SP820 4000 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):NTSC, PAL, SECAM

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Comparison of Digital Projector X95, SP820
53 specifications
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers5000 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1000:12000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one350Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31.5 - 106 kHz31 - 90 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 120 Hz50 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one-20 - 20°Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one-40 - 40°Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source2000 h2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)3000 h3000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHBUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers275 W280 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeDiffers24 - 29 mm26 - 29.8 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
F-number (relative aperture)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.6
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 - 2.1:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAMNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity22
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in11
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Audio (L/R) inDiffers21
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one39 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, cUL, FCC Part 15 -Class B, -CE, EN60950Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers41
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W3 W
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for onePresentationUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs460 W350 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers7.19 kg3.73 kg
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Audio output11
Connectivity technologyDiffersWirelessWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs418 x 319 x 139 mm300 x 244 x 88 mm
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 120 V, 220 - 240 V, 50/60 HzAC 90 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
RS-232 ports11
I/O portsKnown for one5 x BNCUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeze, Auto Off, Security Password
Additional accessoriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp Module, Composite Video cable, S-video Cable, RCA L/R Audio Cable, Component video cable
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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