Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Sharp PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800)

31specifications compared
21differ
10identical
48known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3200 ANSI lumens
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):DLP
Projector native resolution
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Service life of light source
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:6000 h
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):4000 h
Throw ratio
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1.5 - 1.8:1
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):1.8 - 2.1:1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):1
HDMI ports quantity
- X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
- PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):0

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Comparison of X36, PG-F325W
79 specifications	A 3M X36 data projector Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X36 View product	B Sharp PG-F325W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model PG-F325W View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	2000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1016 - 7620 mm (40 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 - 85 Hz
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6000 h	4000 h
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 W
Lens system1 differ
Throw ratioDiffers	1.5 - 1.8:1	1.8 - 2.1:1
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.4 - 23.5 mm
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC 3.58
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	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	1
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	0	1
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
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
BluetoothKnown 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
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	170 MHz
Multimedia1 differ
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	2 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Standard throw projector	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	White	Unknown — not stated by the source
PlacementDiffers	Desktop	Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home cinema
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	326 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	2.9 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	16:10
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	317 x 288 x 98 mm	269 x 264 x 89 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
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 - 2.6
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Size (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Alkaline
Supplier featuresidentical
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AA

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