Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs BenQ MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768)

29specifications compared
18differ
11identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 ANSI lumens
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):DLP
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:6000 h
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):4000 h
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):2
HDMI ports quantity
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):0
DVI port
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:No
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):0
Audio (L/R) in
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:0
- MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768):1

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Comparison of X46, MP723
68 specifications	A 3M X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X46 View product	B BenQ MP723 3300 ANSI lumens DLP XGA (1024x768) Model MP723 View product
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	3300 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolution	XGA (1024x768)	XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1	2000:1
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 - 82 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48 - 85 Hz
Light source1 differ
Service life of light source	3000 h	3000 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	280 W
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 - 2.48 mm
Zoom ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.1:1
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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) out	1	1
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
BNC input portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital audio optical outKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
HDCPKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	4 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	365 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	3.5 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 features2 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Connectivity technology	Wired	Wired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	317 x 288 x 98 mm	275 x 131 x 305 mm
Network readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
RS-232 ports	0	0
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20.7 - 22.8
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.49 kg (7.7 lbs)

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