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BenQ GV30 vs ViewSonic M1 Mini

What GV30 does better (6) and where M1 Mini wins (3) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GV30
BenQ · 2021GV30
6.1Score
6 advantages≈ US$610
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ViewSonic M1 Mini
ViewSonic · 2020M1 Mini
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ US$540
5.1Picture2.2
7.8Setup & placement3.3
4.3Noise, lifetime & portability9.6

Why is GV30 better than M1 Mini?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm vs 50 lm6×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · M1 Mini: No
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1 vs 5,000:120×
  5. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  6. Audio outputYes · M1 Mini: No

Why is M1 Mini better than GV30?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  2. Weight1.6 kg vs 0.3 kg5.3×
  3. Fan noise29 dB vs 25 dB+16%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GV30BenQ GV30≈ US$6106.1
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)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm50 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:15,000:1
HDR support—No
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Gaming
Input lag51 ms—
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.2:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.66 m2.66 m
Smallest image size80″24″
Largest image size100″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption65 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)27 dB—
Weight1.6 kg0.3 kg
Width120 mm110 mm
Height196 mm27 mm
Depth185 mm104 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite, Blue
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