Product comparison · 2 data projectors

Samsung M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) vs Sharp PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800)

28specifications compared
16differ
12identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):DLP
Projector native resolution
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):XGA (1024x768)
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):500:1
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):2000:1
Screen size compatibility
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):1524 - 3810 mm (60 - 150")
Projection distance
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):1 - 14 m
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):0.93 - 2.3 m
Horizontal scan range
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):30 - 80 kHz
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan range
- M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):56 - 75 Hz
- PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800):45 - 85 Hz

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Comparison of M255, PG-D2870W
61 specifications	A Samsung M255 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Model M255 View product	B Sharp PG-D2870W data projector 3000 ANSI lumens DLP WXGA (1280x800) Model PG-D2870W View product
Projector8 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	2500 ANSI lumens	3000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffers	LCD	DLP
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WXGA (1280x800)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	500:1	2000:1
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1524 - 3810 mm (60 - 150")
Projection distanceDiffers	1 - 14 m	0.93 - 2.3 m
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers	30 - 80 kHz	15 - 110 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers	56 - 75 Hz	45 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one	-20 - 20°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source2 differ
Light source type	Lamp	Lamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers	3000 h	2000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)	5000 h	5000 h
Lamp powerDiffers	172 W	250 W
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Manual
Focal length rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10.2 - 10.2 mm
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemDiffers	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC 3.58
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	1	3
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
PC Audio inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
AC (power) inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Featuresidentical
Dot clock scanning frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	165 MHz
Noise levelKnown for one	31 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	7 W	7 W
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Portable
PlacementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ceiling
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	322 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.32 W
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Other features3 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers	4:3, 16:9	16:10
Connectivity technologyDiffers	Wired	Wireless
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	279 x 229 x 79 mm	300 x 236 x 79 mm
Lens focal rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
RS-232 ports	1	1
Size (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.65 cm (0.65")
Power supplyKnown for one	260 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
ResolutionKnown for one	1600 x 1200 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source

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