Product comparison · 2 data projectors

3M X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) vs Epson EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800)

31specifications compared
22differ
9identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):4000 ANSI lumens
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1000:1
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):500:1
Screen size compatibility
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1270 - 2794 mm (50 - 110")
Keystone correction, vertical
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):±40°
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):-15 - 15°
Matrix size
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2.03 cm (0.8")
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):1.42 cm (0.56")
Service life of light source
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2000 h
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3000 h
- EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800):4000 h

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Comparison of X90, EMP-400We
62 specifications	A 3M X90 4000 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model X90 View product	B Epson EMP-400We 1800 ANSI lumens LCD WXGA (1280x800) Model EMP-400We View product
Projector6 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4000 ANSI lumens	1800 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	1000:1	500:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 8890 mm (30 - 350")	1270 - 2794 mm (50 - 110")
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	31.5 - 106 kHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	56 - 120 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	±20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	±40°	-15 - 15°
Matrix sizeDiffers	2.03 cm (0.8")	1.42 cm (0.56")
Number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Light source4 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	2000 h	3000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	3000 h	4000 h
Lamp typeDiffers	UHB	UHE
Lamp powerDiffers	285 W	170 W
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for one	24 - 29 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom ratioKnown for one	1.2:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Digital zoomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.35x
OffsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10: - 1.5
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full HDKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD-ReadyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	2
Composite video inKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) inKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	39 dB	35 dB
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	UL, cUL, FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, EN60950	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia2 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	1
RMS rated powerDiffers	16 W	10 W
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Presentation	Home cinema
Displayidentical
Display number of coloursKnown for one	16.78 million colours	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	460 W	236 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	20 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	7.1 kg	3.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-EMP Monitor (Windows) -Epson Projector Control (Windows)
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	418 x 319 x 139 mm	258 x 327 x 95 mm
InterfaceDiffers	USB	RS-232C, 1 x RJ45 (LAN)
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	100-120V/220-240V, 50/60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	783336	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	PC 3 x Analog RGB (2 in, 1 out) 1 x Digital RGB (1 in = M1-D) 1 x USB Mouse (M1-D) 1 x Serial Control 1 x Network Port 1 x SD Card 1 x USB - USB Memory Stick Video 1 x Composite 1 x S-Video 1 x Component 2 x Video/Audio Audio in/out 2 x RCA Audio Ins (Red RCA/White RCA) 2 x Mini Stereo Jack Ins 1 x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x RCA
Lens systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	F=1.8; f=6.48 mm
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Video outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x D-sub 15-pin

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