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3M X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Canon LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 31differ
  • 25identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projector native resolution
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:WXGA (1280x800)
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:500:1
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:3000:1
  • Screen size compatibility
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
  • Projection distance
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.8 - 2.2 m
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.2 - 11.1 m
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:±30°
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:-30 - 30°
  • Matrix size
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.6 cm (0.63")
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:1.5 cm (0.59")
  • Service life of light source
    • X21 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
    • LV 8225 Standard throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Black, White:6000 h

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92 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffersXGA (1024x768)WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs500:13000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers1.8 - 2.2 m1.2 - 11.1 m
Number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one1900 ANSI lumensUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one31.5 - 106 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one56 - 120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers±30°-30 - 30°
Matrix sizeDiffers1.6 cm (0.63")1.5 cm (0.59")
UniformityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85%
Light source3 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h6000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one4000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeDiffersUHBNSH
Lamp powerDiffers200 W215 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one1 lamp(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers19 - 23 mm18.4 - 22 mm
Optical zoomKnown for one1.2xUnknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.5 - 1.8:1Unknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
Video3 differ
Full HDDiffersNoYes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers10
DVI portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB34.4 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs30 dB29 dB
CertificationKnown for oneUL, cUL, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B, EN60950-1, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
Preset modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCinema, Custom, Presentation, Standard
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers1 W10 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard throw projector
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs290 W271 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W8.5 W
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source187 W
Supplier featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for oneAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-10 - 60 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 1829 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.98 kg
WidthKnown for one306 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one221 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one77 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersYesNo
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneVGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:3, 14:9, 16:916:10
Audio inputKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio outputKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs306 x 221 x 77 mm334 x 247 x 101 mm
Lens systemKnown for oneF = 1.67 - 1.91Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionDiffers1600 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Digital keystone correctionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF 2.0 - 2.15
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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