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Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61 vs ViewSonic M1E Max

What Lifestudio Pop EF-61 does better (6) and where M1E Max wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Epson Lifestudio Pop EF-61
8.7Score
6 advantages≈ US$510
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ViewSonic M1E Max
ViewSonic · 2025M1E Max
6.8Score
1 advantage≈ US$540
8.6Picture5.0
8.0Setup & placement6.0
6.8Smart features & sound4.2
5.9Noise, lifetime & portability8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Lifestudio Pop EF-61M1E Max
199 × 75190220 × 125190
Lifestudio Pop EF-61M1E MaxDifference
Height75 mm125 mm−50 mm
Width199 mm220 mm−21 mm
Depth190 mm190 mm=
Weight1.6 kg1.8 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is Lifestudio Pop EF-61 better than M1E Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm vs 200 lm3.5×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionYes · M1E Max: No
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 6 W+67%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1 vs 120,000:141.7×
  5. Fan noise24 dB vs 26 dB+8%
  6. Weight1.6 kg vs 1.8 kg+12%

Why is M1E Max better than Lifestudio Pop EF-61?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic M1E MaxViewSonic M1E Max≈ US$5406.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technology3LCDDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)700 lm200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)5,000,000:1120,000:1
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
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 size30″40″
Largest image size150″150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Automatic screen fitYes—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARCYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Power consumption83 W—
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)20 dB25 dB
Weight1.6 kg1.8 kg
Width199 mm220 mm
Height75 mm125 mm
Depth190 mm190 mm
Colours—Black
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