Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White vs 3M X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 6identical
  • 67known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:32 ANSI lumens
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Light source type
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:LED
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:20.000 h
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:1
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3
  • Headphone outputs
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:1
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0
  • Ethernet LAN
    • MP225 Portable projector 32 ANSI lumens SVGA (800x600) White:No
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Yes

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89 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers32 ANSI lumens2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersSVGA (800x600)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 14:9, 16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31.5 - 106 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.6 cm (0.63")
Matrix typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffersLEDLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers20.000 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 source215 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 - 23 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.67 - 1.91
Zoom ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2:1
Throw ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 - 1.8:1
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers832 x 624, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Composite video inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsDiffers10
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A, USB Type-B
Composite video outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
BNC input portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AV outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Digital audio optical outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Progressive scan outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal storage capacityKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcecUL, FCC-15 B, CE
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
RMS rated powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffersPortable projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourWhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersBatteryAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 1600 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers300 g2.2 kg
WidthDiffers26 mm306 mm
DepthDiffers12 mm221 mm
HeightDiffers59 mm77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, VGA
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1

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