Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black vs Viewsonic Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black

36specifications compared
27differ
9identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:30 ANSI lumens
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:LCD
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:DLP
Projector native resolution
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:SVGA (800x600)
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Light source type
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:LED
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:Lamp
Service life of light source
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:20000 h
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:5000 h
Full HD
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:No
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black:1
- Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black:3

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Comparison of PocketProjector, Pro8400
95 specifications	A 3M PocketProjector 30 ANSI lumens LCD SVGA (800x600) Black Model PocketProjector View product	B Viewsonic Pro8400 Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Black Model Pro8400 View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	30 ANSI lumens	4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	SVGA (800x600)	1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	254 - 2032 mm (10 - 80")	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2600:1
Projection distanceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.9 - 10 m
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 91 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 85 Hz
Matrix sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.78 cm (0.7")
Light source2 differ
Light source typeDiffers	LED	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	20000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Fixed	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Zoom typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Video2 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL	PAL B, PAL D, PAL G, PAL H, PAL I, SECAM D/K
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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) inDiffers	No	Yes
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
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	33 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29 dB
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CB, RoHS, SVHC, WEEE, UL/cUL, FCC-B, ICES-004, TUV-S, NOM, PSB, C-tick, KC, CE, GOST-R, Hygienic, UKrSEPRO, CCC
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	0.75 W	10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIF
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Portable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceKnown for one	DC/Battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Auto power offKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 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	3.86 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	5.36 kg
Packaging content2 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AV	AC, HDMI, VGA
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features6 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Light sourceKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputDiffers	Yes	1
Audio outputDiffers	Yes	1
Audio systemKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CompatibilityDiffers	MP4, PCs, DVD	- PC VGA < 1080p - Mac < 1080p
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	150 x 65 x 30.5 mm	414 x 375.9 x 190.5 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	332.7 x 264.2 x 121.9 mm
Digital keystone correctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20°
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 3048 m

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