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AOpen AH15 vs ViewSonic M1 Mini

What AH15 does better (5) and where M1 Mini wins (3) — every spec side by side.

AOpen AH15
AOpen · 2021AH15
6.8Score
5 advantages≈ US$560
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ViewSonic M1 Mini
ViewSonic · 2020M1 Mini
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$540
6.4Picture2.2
6.2Setup & placement3.3
6.0Noise, lifetime & portability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

AH15M1 Mini
86 × 13686110 × 27104
AH15M1 MiniDifference
Height136 mm27 mm+109 mm
Width86 mm110 mm−24 mm
Depth86 mm104 mm−18 mm
Weight0.8 kg0.3 kg+0.5 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is AH15 better than M1 Mini?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm vs 50 lm14×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 5,000:12×
  5. Audio outputYes · M1 Mini: No

Why is M1 Mini better than AH15?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Weight0.76 kg vs 0.3 kg2.5×
  3. Fan noise30 dB vs 25 dB+20%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen AH15AOpen AH15≈ US$5606.8
ViewSonic M1 MiniViewSonic M1 Mini≈ US$5405.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm50 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:15,000:1
HDR support—No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.33:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.94 m2.66 m
Smallest image size24″24″
Largest image size100″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption36 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB25 dB
Weight0.76 kg0.3 kg
Width86 mm110 mm
Height136 mm27 mm
Depth86 mm104 mm
ColoursGreyWhite, Blue
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