Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M Projector Multimedia X45 vs BenQ Projector MP720

19specifications compared
15differ
4identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- Projector Multimedia X45:1500 ANSI lumens
- Projector MP720:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- Projector Multimedia X45:LCD
- Projector MP720:DLP
Contrast ratio (typical)
- Projector Multimedia X45:400:1
- Projector MP720:2000:1
Horizontal scan range
- Projector Multimedia X45:31.5 - 91 kHz
- Projector MP720:31 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan range
- Projector Multimedia X45:56 - 120 Hz
- Projector MP720:48 - 85 Hz
Service life of light source
- Projector Multimedia X45:2000 h
- Projector MP720:3000 h
Lamp power
- Projector Multimedia X45:165 W
- Projector MP720:230 W
Zoom ratio
- Projector Multimedia X45:1.2:1
- Projector MP720:1.15:1

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Comparison of Projector Multimedia X45, Projector MP720
33 specifications	A 3M Projector Multimedia X45 View product	B BenQ Projector MP720 View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	1500 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	400:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	19.3 - 194.6 mm (0.76 - 7.66")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	16.78 million colours	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 91 kHz	31 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 120 Hz	48 - 85 Hz
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	3000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	165 W	230 W
Lens system1 differ
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.2:1	1.15:1
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 1200 pixels	640 x 350 pixels
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	240 W	305 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.65 kg	2.72 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	308 x 86 x 252 mm	291 x 234 x 94 mm
Lens systemDiffers	0.7" Polysilicon LCD	F=2.6 - 2.77, f=20.4 - 23.5
I/O portsDiffers	RGB (x2 input, x1 output) USB mouse emulation Serial Control Composite Video Component Video S-Video	In: PC Analog RGB: D-sub 15 pin x 1(shared) DVI-I (sahred with wireless module) A/V Component Video: D-sub 15 pin x 1(shared) S-Video: Mini Din 4 pin x 1 Composite Video: RCA x 1 Audio PC audio: Stereo mini jack x 1(shared) Video L/R audio: Stereo mini jack x 1(shared) Out: PC: Analog RGB: D-sub 15
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical featuresKnown for one	Auto off, 4x digital magnification, blank, mouse emulation, progressive scan	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stereo mini jack x 1
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mini Jack x 1
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Control panelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	XGA DDR DMDTM x 1

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