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Samsung SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Samsung SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 24identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2200 ANSI lumens
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:2500 ANSI lumens
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:2000:1
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:500:1
  • Service life of light source
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:3000 h
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:5000 h
  • VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:1
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:0
  • Noise level
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:36 dB
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:39 dB
  • Product colour
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:White
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:Black, White
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:240 W
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:260 W
  • Remote control included
    • SP-M221 Standard throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Yes
    • SP-M255 data projector 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) Black, White:No

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Comparison of SP-M221, SP-M255
77 specifications
Projector2 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2200 ANSI lumens2500 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyLCDLCD
Projector native resolutionXGA (1024x768)XGA (1024x768)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:1500:1
Native aspect ratioKnown for one4:3Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one4:3, 16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceKnown for one0.9 - 14.5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (max)Known for one80 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal synchronization (min)Known for one30 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Keystone correction, verticalKnown for one±20°Unknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (max)Known for one0.075 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical synchronization (min)Known for one0.056 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Light source1 differ
Light source typeKnown for oneLampUnknown — not stated by the source
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h5000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Known for one5000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one180 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp power (economic mode)Known for one144 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one1.48 - 1.78:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Full HDNoNo
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)1024 x 768 (XGA)
Supported video modesKnown for one1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720pUnknown — not stated by the source
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces1 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantity11
Composite video in11
DVI portYesYes
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantity00
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
AC (power) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANNoNo
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Wi-FiNoNo
BluetoothNoNo
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB39 dB
Noise level (economic mode)31 dB31 dB
HDCPKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for oneSimplified Chinese, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, TurkishUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneUL, c-UL, FCC-B, CE, CCCUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
RMS rated power7 W7 W
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneStandard throw projectorUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
PlacementKnown for oneDesktopUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (typical)Differs240 W260 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.5 kg2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one279 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one229 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one79 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one412 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one322 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one215 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weight4.5 kg4.5 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control includedDiffersYesNo
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports11
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3, 16:9
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source412 x 215 x 322 mm
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWired
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source279 x 79 x 229 mm

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