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BenQ GS2 vs ViewSonic M1 Mini
What GS2 does better (4) and where M1 Mini wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
GS2M1 Mini
| GS2 | M1 Mini | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 144 mm | 27 mm | +117 mm |
| Width | 139 mm | 110 mm | +29 mm |
| Depth | 139 mm | 104 mm | +35 mm |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 0.3 kg | +1.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is GS2 better than M1 Mini?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 50 lm10×
- Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
- Automatic keystone correctionYes · M1 Mini: No
- Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Why is M1 Mini better than GS2?
- Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
- Weight1.6 kg vs 0.3 kg5.3×
- Maximum refresh rate85 Hz vs 120 Hz+41%
- Fan noise31 dB vs 25 dB+24%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 854 × 480 (480p) |
| Native panel resolution | 1280 × 720 (HD) | 854 × 480 (480p) |
| Display technology | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 500 lm | 50 lm |
| Native contrast ratio | 100,000:1 | — |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | — | 5,000:1 |
| HDR support | — | No |
| Colour gamut (Rec.709) | 98% | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Input lag | 33.4 ms | — |
| Maximum refresh rate | 85 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.3:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.88 m | 2.66 m |
| Smallest image size | — | 24″ |
| Largest image size | — | 100″ |
| Lens shift | — | None |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | Yes | No |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | 4 W | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 1 | 1 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | — | No |
| VGA input | — | No |
| Audio output | — | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Built-in battery | Yes | — |
| Power consumption | 42 W | — |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 31 dB | 25 dB |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 0.3 kg |
| Width | 139 mm | 110 mm |
| Height | 144 mm | 27 mm |
| Depth | 139 mm | 104 mm |
| Colours | — | White, Blue |
