Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs SMART Technologies LightRaise 40wi

53specifications compared
34differ
19identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
- LightRaise 40wi:2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
- LightRaise 40wi:DLP
Projector native resolution
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- LightRaise 40wi:WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
- LightRaise 40wi:2900:1
Native aspect ratio
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3
- LightRaise 40wi:16:10
Supported aspect ratios
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3, 14:9, 16:9
- LightRaise 40wi:4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Keystone correction, vertical
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
- LightRaise 40wi:-40 - 40°
Service life of light source
- X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
- LightRaise 40wi:2500 h

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Comparison of X21i, LightRaise 40wi
100 specifications	A 3M X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X21i View product	B SMART Technologies LightRaise 40wi View product
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	2900:1
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers	4:3, 14:9, 16:9	4:3, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31.5 - 106 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	56 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Digital gamma correctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	5000 h	4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers	215 W	230 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs	140 W	190 W
Lamps quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 lamp(s)
Lens system1 differ
Focal length rangeKnown for one	19 - 23 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.67 - 1.91	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.5 - 1.8:1	0.3:1
Video2 differ
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 320 x 288 (QVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p	1080i, 720p
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	2
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
Microphone inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	31 dB
CertificationDiffers	cUL, FCC-15 B, CE	EIP, WEEE CB (TUV), CCC, CE, C-Tick, FCC, GOST-R, KC, PSB, PSE, TUV-GS, UL, VCCI
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Preset modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	sRGB
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	1 W	10 W
Design3 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
PlacementDiffers	Desktop, Ceiling	Ceiling
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Short throw
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power sourceDiffers	AC	AC/Battery
Power consumption (typical)Differs	320 W	290 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.4 W	1 W
AC input voltageDiffers	220 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 h
Charging timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 h
Operational conditions2 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Operating altitudeDiffers	0 - 1600 m	0 - 1800 m
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.2 kg	7.7 kg
WidthDiffers	306 mm	356 mm
DepthDiffers	221 mm	686 mm
HeightDiffers	77 mm	320 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	508 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	394 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for one	AC, VGA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Colour temperatureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6500 K
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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