Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs BenQ MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey

58specifications compared
35differ
23identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:DLP
Contrast ratio (typical)
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:10000:1
Supported aspect ratios
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3, 14:9, 16:9
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:4:3
Screen size compatibility
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")
Number of colours
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:16.78 million colours
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:1.073 billion colours
Vertical scan range
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:56 - 120 Hz
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
- MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey:4500 h

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Comparison of X21i, MX701
91 specifications	A 3M X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X21i View product	B BenQ MX701 data projector Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Grey Model MX701 View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightness	2700 ANSI lumens	2700 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	10000:1
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 14:9, 16:9	4:3
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	889 - 7620 mm (35 - 300")
Number of coloursDiffers	16.78 million colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31.5 - 106 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-40 - 40°
Matrix sizeKnown for one	1.6 cm (0.63")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source3 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	4500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	6000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	215 W	190 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system3 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	19 - 23 mm	21 - 23.1 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	1.67 - 1.91	2.54 - 2.73
Zoom ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.5 - 1.8:1	1.64 - 1.96:1
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110%
Video4 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	No	No
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	3	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	0
Composite video in	1	1
DVI port	No	No
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	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) inDiffers	0	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	0	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
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeDiffers	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Mini-USB B
Composite video outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AV outputKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Wi-Fi	No	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	26 dB
CertificationKnown for one	cUL, FCC-15 B, CE	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product type	Standard throw projector	Standard throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	320 W	265 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.4 W	1 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one	0 - 1600 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	306 mm	287.3 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	232.6 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	114.4 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedDiffers	AC, VGA	VGA
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1

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