Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White vs NEC NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 24identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:3000 ANSI lumens
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4200 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:WXGA (1280x800)
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
  • Screen size compatibility
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
  • Horizontal scan range
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:31.5 - 106 kHz
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:15 - 100 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:56 - 120 Hz
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:50 - 120 Hz
  • Matrix size
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:1.5 cm (0.59")
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.6 cm (0.63")
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:6000 h
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3500 h
  • Lamp power
    • WX36 data projector 3000 ANSI lumens WXGA (1280x800) White:210 W
    • NP-P420X data projector 4200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:265 W

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Comparison of WX36, NP-P420X
85 specifications
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers3000 ANSI lumens4200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Projector native resolutionDiffersWXGA (1280x800)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)2000:12000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")635 - 7620 mm (25 - 300")
Projection distanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 - 13.8 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers31.5 - 106 kHz15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 120 Hz50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical-30 - 30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.5 cm (0.59")1.6 cm (0.63")
Number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one2200 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light source3000 h3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs6000 h3500 h
Lamp powerDiffers210 W265 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs140 W195 W
Lamps quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 lamp(s)
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHBUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
FocusDiffersAutoManual
Focal length rangeDiffers19 - 23 mm17.4 - 29 mm
Zoom ratioDiffers1.2:11.7:1
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffersNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDDiffersYesNo
HD-ReadyYesYes
3DNoNo
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1600 x 1200 (UXGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers10
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
Audio (L/R) in11
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC (power) inYesYes
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical disc player typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot included
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)30 dB30 dB
CertificationDiffersUL, cUL, FCC-B, EN60950-1, CE.UL60950-1, CSA60950-1, FCC Part 15 Class B, ICES-03 Class B, NOM-001-SCFI-1993
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated powerDiffers16 W10 W
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs330 W358 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W9 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg3.9 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source398 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source282 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Batteries includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVGA
Carrying caseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs317 x 288 x 98 mm398 x 282 x 115 mm
Maximum analog resolution1600 x 1200 pixels1600 x 1200 pixels
RS-232 ports11
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneF 1.67 - 1.91Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating altitudeKnown for one1829 mUnknown — not stated by the source

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