Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black vs Samsung SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768)

27specifications compared
15differ
12identical
65known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:30 ANSI lumens
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibility
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
Light source type
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:LED
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):Lamp
Service life of light source
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:20000 h
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3000 h
Zoom ratio
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:Fixed
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1.2:1
HDMI ports quantity
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:0
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1
DVI port
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:No
- SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):Yes

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Comparison of PocketProjector, SP-M251
92 specifications	A 3M PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black Model PocketProjector View product	B Samsung SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model SP-M251 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	30 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	LCD	LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	XGA (1024x768)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")	762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2000:1
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 14.5 m
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71.4%
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 - 80 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 - 75 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	LED	Lamp
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	5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	UHP
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioDiffers	Fixed	1.2:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL	NTSC, PAL
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	0.75 W	7 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	DC/Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	300 g	2.74 kg
WidthKnown for one	150 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	65 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	30.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
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 features3 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 outputDiffers	Yes	1
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 technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	150 x 65 x 30.5 mm	279 x 229 x 79 mm
Network readyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
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 portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	412 x 322 x 215 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 80%

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