Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black vs 3M X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

48specifications compared
22differ
26identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:30 ANSI lumens
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
Service life of light source
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:20000 h
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:1
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3
HDMI ports quantity
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:0
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
S-Video inputs quantity
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:0
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:0
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
AC (power) in
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:No
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Yes

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Comparison of PocketProjector, X46
79 specifications	A 3M PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black Model PocketProjector View product	B 3M X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X46 View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	30 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000:1
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6000 h
Lens systemidentical
Focus	Manual	Manual
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Fixed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, PAL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HD	No	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	0	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
Audio (L/R) in	0	0
Audio (L/R) out	1	1
Headphone outputs	0	0
Microphone in	No	No
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input ports	0	0
Digital audio optical out	0	0
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inDiffers	No	Yes
AUX inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Featuresidentical
HDCP	No	No
Plug and Play	Yes	Yes
Noise reductionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	0.75 W	16 W
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	White
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Desktop
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power1 differ
Power sourceDiffers	DC/Battery	AC
AC input voltageKnown for one	220 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	300 g	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	150 mm	317 mm
DepthDiffers	65 mm	288 mm
HeightDiffers	30.5 mm	98 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Batteries includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for one	AV	Unknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Light sourceKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityKnown for one	MP4, PCs, DVD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	150 x 65 x 30.5 mm	317 x 288 x 98 mm
Network readyDiffers	No	Yes
Power supply typeDiffers	AC/DC	AC
RS-232 ports	0	0
Service time (hours x days)Known for one	24x7	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB cableKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portDiffers	No	Yes
Video in	Yes	Yes

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