Casio XJ-M251 vs Philips ProPix 860
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | — | 2,600 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 1,500:1 |
| Throw ratio | 1.32–1.93:1 | 1.49–1.64:1 |
| Light source | Hybrid laser + LED | LED |
| Price | — | MSRP $899 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.8–4.2 m | 3.3–3.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | — | 2,600 lmDerived |
| White light output | — | 2,600 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,000 lm | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.65 in | 0.65 in |
| On-screen resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | WXGA (1280 × 800) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:10Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Native contrast (on/off) | — | 1,500:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 1,800:1 | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | — | Rec. 709 98% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bitDerived | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame sequential | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Hybrid laser + LED | LED |
| Emitter | Laser + LED | — |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco |
| Warm-up time | 5 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.32–1.93:1 | 1.49–1.64:1 |
| Image size | 35–300 in | 70–150 in |
| Projection offset | 83% | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Digital |
| Zoom ratio | 1.46×Derived | — |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Vertical keystone | 30° | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | — |
| Lens material | — | Glass |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI | 2 × HDMI |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 2Derived |
| Other video inputs | VGA | — |
| Max input resolution | 1600 × 1200 | — |
| Audio inputs | 3.5 mm, RCA | — |
| Control ports | RS-232 | RS-232 |
| Control-system drivers | Crestron | — |
| Horizontal scan | 31.5–91.1 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 56–85 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | NoneDerived | — |
| Ethernet | NoDerived | — |
| Smart platform | — | None |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 5 W | 5 W |
| Speakers | 1Derived | — |
| Layout | Mono | — |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 311 × 244 × 84.1 mmDerived | 302 × 218 × 99 mm |
| Weight | 3,900 gDerived | 2,600 g |
| Colours | White | — |
| Orientations | Ceiling, + Rear | + Table, Ceiling |
| Ceiling mount | 3 × M3, 7 mm deep | — |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°CDerived | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | — |
| Altitude | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode | — |
| Power draw | Max 180 W · Normal 180 W · Eco 145 W | 156 W |
| Standby | 0.12 W | 0.5 W |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr (light source 3 yr or 6,000 h) | — |
| User manual | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_8251.pdf | https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20250907/7b1abd6490404b0da84db3510116056d.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + VGA cable | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card |