Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White vs 3M X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 12identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:300 ANSI lumens
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:431.8 - 2540 mm (17 - 100")
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
  • Light source type
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:LED
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Lamp
  • Service life of light source
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:20000 h
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:0
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3
  • Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:0
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
  • Composite video in
    • MP410 Standard throw projector 300 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) Grey, White:0
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1

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Comparison of MP410, X21i
97 specifications
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers300 ANSI lumens2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)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 compatibilityDiffers431.8 - 2540 mm (17 - 100")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 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 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 resolutionsDiffers1280 x 800 (WXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Supported video modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers03
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers01
Composite video inDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio (L/R) in00
Audio (L/R) outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Serial interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRS-232
PC Audio inYesYes
PC Audio outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AUX inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-AUSB 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
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for onemicroSDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one32 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one1 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 speakers11
RMS rated power1 W1 W
Video formats supportedKnown for oneAVI, DIVX, MKV, MOV, MP4, WMVUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, JPGUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneMP1, MP2, MP3, WMAUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeStandard throw projectorStandard throw projector
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteWhite
PlacementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDesktop, Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for onePortableUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffersDCAC
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
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
WeightDiffers375 g2.2 kg
WidthDiffers106 mm306 mm
DepthDiffers105 mm221 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm77 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersNoYes
Cables includedAC, VGAAC, VGA
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
RS-232 portsDiffers01
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source

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