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Samsung SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768) vs Viewsonic Pro 8400

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 11identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

  • Projector brightness
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2500 ANSI lumens
    • Pro 8400:4000 ANSI lumens
  • Projection technology
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):LCD
    • Pro 8400:DLP
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):2000:1
    • Pro 8400:2600:1
  • Projection distance
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):0.9 - 14.5 m
    • Pro 8400:0.9 - 10 m
  • Horizontal scan range
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):30 - 80 kHz
    • Pro 8400:31 - 91 kHz
  • Vertical scan range
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):56 - 75 Hz
    • Pro 8400:48 - 85 Hz
  • Keystone correction, vertical
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):20°
    • Pro 8400:±20°
  • Service life of light source
    • SP-M251 2500 ANSI lumens LCD XGA (1024x768):3000 h
    • Pro 8400:4000 h

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Comparison of SP-M251, Pro 8400
51 specifications
Projector7 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers2500 ANSI lumens4000 ANSI lumens
Projection technologyDiffersLCDDLP
Projector native resolutionKnown for oneXGA (1024x768)Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs2000:12600:1
Screen size compatibilityKnown for one762 - 10160 mm (30 - 400")Unknown — not stated by the source
Projection distanceDiffers0.9 - 14.5 m0.9 - 10 m
UniformityKnown for one71.4%Unknown — not stated by the source
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 80 kHz31 - 91 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 75 Hz48 - 85 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers20°±20°
Light source2 differ
Light source typeLampLamp
Service life of light sourceDiffers3000 h4000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)5000 h5000 h
Lamp typeKnown for oneUHPUnknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerDiffers200 W280 W
Lens systemidentical
Zoom ratioKnown for one1.2:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Analog signal format systemKnown for oneNTSC, PALUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers13
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
Composite video in11
DVI portDiffersYesNo
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityDiffers01
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Audio (L/R) inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers01
Wi-FiNoNo
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers36 dB33 dB
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
RMS rated powerDiffers7 W20 W
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.78 cm (0.7")
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs270 W360 W
Power consumption (standby)1 W1 W
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
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.74 kg3.86 kg
Package weightKnown for one4.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedYesYes
Other features4 differ
Aspect ratioDiffers4:316:9
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs412 x 322 x 215 mm414 x 375.9 x 190.5 mm
Audio output11
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs279 x 229 x 79 mm332.7 x 264.2 x 121.9 mm
Power requirementsDiffers100 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
RS-232 ports11
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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