Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs SMART Technologies UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 19identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:DLP
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:2900:1
  • Supported aspect ratios
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4:3, 14:9, 16:9
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:4:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10
  • Service life of light source
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:2500 h
  • Service life of light source (economic mode)
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5000 h
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:4000 h
  • Lamp power
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:215 W
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:230 W
  • Lamp power (economic mode)
    • X21i Standard throw projector 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:140 W
    • UF75 data projector Short throw projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) 3D Black, White:190 W

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Comparison of X21i, UF75
92 specifications
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2700 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:12900:1
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Supported aspect ratiosDiffers4:3, 14:9, 16:94:3, 5:4, 16:9, 16:10
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — 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, verticalKnown for one-30 - 30°Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix sizeKnown for one1.6 cm (0.63")Unknown — not stated by the source
Matrix typeKnown for one3-panel (p-Si TFT active)Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital gamma correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Light source4 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h2500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs5000 h4000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers215 W230 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Differs140 W190 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one19 - 23 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one1.67 - 1.91Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.5 - 1.8:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDNoNo
3DDiffersNoYes
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
3D ReadyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers32
HDMI ports quantity11
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in11
Composite video in11
DVI portNoNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity11
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inDiffers01
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AUX inKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-A, USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Composite video outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
BNC input portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
AV outputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Progressive scan outputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers37 dB36 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Known for one30 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for onecUL, FCC-15 B, CEUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffersStandard throw projectorShort throw projector
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
PlacementKnown for oneDesktop, CeilingUnknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceShort throw
Displayidentical
Built-in displayNoNo
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Known for one320 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 1600 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg7.7 kg
WidthDiffers306 mm356 mm
DepthDiffers221 mm711 mm
HeightDiffers77 mm394 mm
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source508 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source394 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, VGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source

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