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BenQ GV30 vs ViewSonic M1E Max

What GV30 does better (4) and where M1E Max wins (6) — every spec side by side.

BenQ GV30
BenQ · 2021GV30
6.1Score
4 advantages≈ US$610
vs
ViewSonic M1E Max
ViewSonic · 2025M1E Max
6.8Score
6 advantages≈ US$540
Higher score
5.1Picture5.0
7.8Setup & placement6.0
5.5Smart features & sound4.2
4.3Noise, lifetime & portability8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

GV30M1E Max
120 × 196185220 × 125190
GV30M1E MaxDifference
Height196 mm125 mm+71 mm
Width120 mm220 mm−100 mm
Depth185 mm190 mm−5 mm
Weight1.6 kg1.8 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is GV30 better than M1E Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm vs 200 lm+50%
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · M1E Max: No
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)8 W vs 6 W+33%
  4. Weight1.6 kg vs 1.8 kg+12%

Why is M1E Max better than GV30?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Fan noise29 dB vs 26 dB+12%
  5. Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
  6. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1 vs 120,000:1+20%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ GV30BenQ GV30≈ US$6106.1
ViewSonic M1E MaxViewSonic M1E Max≈ US$5406.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1280 × 720 (HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K input only (downscaled)—
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)300 lm200 lm
Native contrast ratio100,000:1—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)100,000:1120,000:1
Colour gamut (Rec.709)98%—
Gaming
Input lag51 ms—
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″40″
Largest image size100″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
AutofocusYes—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)8 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption65 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB25 dB
Weight1.6 kg1.8 kg
Width120 mm220 mm
Height196 mm125 mm
Depth185 mm190 mm
ColoursWhiteBlack
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