Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs NEC V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White

57specifications compared
39differ
18identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2700 ANSI lumens
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:DLP
Projector native resolution
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:SVGA (800x600)
Screen size compatibility
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distance
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.8 - 2.1 m
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:1.2 - 13 m
Horizontal scan range
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:31.5 - 106 kHz
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan range
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:56 - 120 Hz
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, vertical
- X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:±30°
- V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White:-40 - 40°

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Comparison of X31, V260
101 specifications	A 3M X31 2700 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X31 View product	B NEC V260 Standard throw projector 2600 ANSI lumens DLP SVGA (800x600) White Model V260 View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2700 ANSI lumens	2600 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SVGA (800x600)
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	838.2 - 7620 mm (33 - 300")
Projection distanceDiffers	1.8 - 2.1 m	1.2 - 13 m
Number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Projector brightness (economic mode)Known for one	2000 ANSI lumens	Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	31.5 - 106 kHz	15 - 100 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 120 Hz	50 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±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
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHB	AC HID
Lamp powerDiffers	210 W	180 W
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one	140 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens system2 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	19 - 23 mm	21.83 - 24 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.5 - 1.8:1	1.95 - 2.15:1
MagnificationKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video5 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM	NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL L, PAL M, SECAM
Full HDDiffers	No	Yes
HD-ReadyDiffers	Yes	No
3DKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)	1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1360 x 768 (WXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1440 x 900 (WXGA+), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 720p	1080i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
3D ReadyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	3	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	0
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	3	0
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A, USB Type-B	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Features3 differ
Noise levelDiffers	37 dB	34 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	30 dB	31 dB
CertificationDiffers	UL, cUL, FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B, EN60950-1, CE	CE; ErP; ÜV GS
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	7 W
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard throw projector
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	330 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	4 W
Auto power offKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power sourceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Power consumption (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	233 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 W
Supplier featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	AA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	317 mm	310 mm
DepthDiffers	288 mm	247 mm
HeightDiffers	98 mm	95 mm
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	430 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	370 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC, VGA
Remote control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IR
ManualKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3, 14:9, 16:9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for one	Wired	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	317 x 288 x 98 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemKnown for one	F = 1.67 - 1.91	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionDiffers	1600 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum operating altitudeKnown for one	1829 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	10 BASE-T/100 BASE-TX	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS

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