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3M MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black vs Samsung SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 7identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:32 ANSI lumens
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:LED
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
  • Projector native resolution
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:WXGA (1280x768)
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
  • Service life of light source
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:20000 h
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3000 h
  • Analog signal format system
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:NTSC, PAL
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):NTSC, PAL, SECAM
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:0
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1
  • DVI port
    • MP160 32 ANSI lumens LED WXGA (1280x768) Black:No
    • SP-M256 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):Yes

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Comparison of MP160, SP-M256
58 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers32 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLEDLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 - 14.5 m
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85.7%
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 - 75 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20°
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUHP
Lamp powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
Lens systemidentical
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, PALNTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HDKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Composite video in11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 dB
HDCPKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
RMS rated powerDiffers1.5 W7 W
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source270 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Power sourceKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers300 g2.5 kg
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Other features2 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source412 x 322 x 215 mm
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs63.5 x 149.86 x 30.48 mm279 x 229 x 79 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source

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