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Epson EF-2X vs ViewSonic M1XB

What EF-2X does better (7) and where M1XB wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Epson EF-2X
Epson · 2024EF-2X
6.9Score
7 advantages≈ US$700
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ViewSonic M1XB
ViewSonic · 2024M1XB
3 advantages≈ US$430
3.5Picture2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

EF-2XM1XB
197 × 191113166 × 54138
EF-2XM1XBDifference
Height191 mm54 mm+137 mm
Width197 mm166 mm+31 mm
Depth113 mm138 mm−25 mm

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

Why is EF-2X better than M1XB?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 360 lm2.8×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · M1XB: No
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 120,000:141.7×
  5. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  6. HDMI inputs1 vs 0
  7. Largest image size150″ vs 100″+50%

Why is M1XB better than EF-2X?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 60,000 h3×
  2. Audio outputNo · EF-2X: Yes
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)5 W vs 6 W+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Epson EF-2XEpson EF-2X≈ US$7006.9
ViewSonic M1XBViewSonic M1XB≈ US$430
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm360 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1120,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.82:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.21 m—
Smallest image size30″24″
Largest image size150″100″
Lens shiftNone—
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs10
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life20,000 h60,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise23 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)19 dB—
Weight2.3 kg—
Width197 mm166 mm
Height191 mm54 mm
Depth113 mm138 mm
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