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AOpen PV12p vs ViewSonic M1 Mini

What PV12p does better (2) and where M1 Mini wins (3) — every spec side by side.

AOpen PV12p
AOpen · 2023PV12p
7.5Score
2 advantages≈ US$450
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ViewSonic M1 Mini
ViewSonic · 2020M1 Mini
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$540
6.1Picture2.2
6.2Setup & placement3.3
7.7Noise, lifetime & portability9.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

PV12pM1 Mini
115 × 11536110 × 27104
PV12pM1 MiniDifference
Height115 mm27 mm+88 mm
Width115 mm110 mm+5 mm
Depth36 mm104 mm−68 mm
Weight0.4 kg0.3 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is PV12p better than M1 Mini?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm vs 50 lm16×
  2. Audio outputYes · M1 Mini: No

Why is M1 Mini better than PV12p?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Fan noise29 dB vs 25 dB+16%
  3. Weight0.4 kg vs 0.3 kg+33%
Specifications

Side by side

AOpen PV12pAOpen PV12p≈ US$4507.5
ViewSonic M1 MiniViewSonic M1 Mini≈ US$5405.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)854 × 480 (480p)
Display technology—DLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)800 lm50 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000:15,000:1
HDR support—No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.3:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.88 m2.66 m
Smallest image size30″24″
Largest image size100″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)2 W—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption30 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB25 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight0.4 kg0.3 kg
Width115 mm110 mm
Height115 mm27 mm
Depth36 mm104 mm
Colours—White, Blue
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