Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs BenQ MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768)

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
50known for one product only

Key differences

Projection technology
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
Contrast ratio (typical)
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):5000:1
Service life of light source
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:6000 h
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):5000 h
Throw ratio
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.5 - 1.8:1
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1.86 - 2.04:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1
Audio (L/R) in
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1
Ethernet LAN
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Yes
- MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):No

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Comparison of X36, MX660
79 specifications	A 3M X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X36 View product	B BenQ MX660 3200 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MX660 View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightness	3200 ANSI lumens	3200 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	2000:1	5000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	609.6 - 7620 mm (24 - 300")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31 - 99 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	23 - 120 Hz
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	5000 h
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	230 W
Lens system1 differ
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioDiffers	1.5 - 1.8:1	1.86 - 2.04:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21 - 23.1 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	1	1
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 quantity	1	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	1	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
AUX inKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for one	USB Type-A	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
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RS-232
Network3 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)Differs	Yes	No
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	2 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementKnown for one	Desktop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Business
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power sourceKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	230 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.65 kg
WidthKnown for one	317 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	288 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	98 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffers	No	Yes
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	317 x 288 x 98 mm	312 x 104 x 244 mm
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 portsDiffers	0	1
Video inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Audio outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.56 - 2.8
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz
ResolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1600 x 1200 pixels

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