Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024)

10specifications compared
7differ
3identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4000 ANSI lumens
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:LCD
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):DLP
Projector native resolution
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):SXGA (1280x1024)
Service life of light source
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):2000 h
Ethernet LAN
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Yes
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):0
Weight
- X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3.6 kg
- PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024):3.13 kg

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Comparison of X46, PB8230
62 specifications	A 3M X46 data projector Standard throw projector 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model X46 View product	B BenQ PB8230 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens DLP SXGA (1280x1024) Model PB8230 View product
Projector3 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	SXGA (1280x1024)
Contrast ratio (typical)	2000:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	581.7 - 7620 mm (22.9 - 300")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15.9 - 60 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 - 100 Hz
Light source1 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one	6000 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	3	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	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) inKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Noise levelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 dB
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	16 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
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	250 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.6 kg	3.13 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 contentidentical
Remote control included	No	No
Other featuresidentical
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
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
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 portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	110V - 240 V

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