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Kodak Luma 500 vs ViewSonic M1E Max

What Luma 500 does better (0) and where M1E Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Kodak Luma 500
Kodak · 2026Luma 500
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ US$650
vs
ViewSonic M1E Max
ViewSonic · 2025M1E Max
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$540
Higher score
3.3Picture5.0
4.4Setup & placement6.0
5.2Smart features & sound4.2

Why is Luma 500 better than M1E Max?

Luma 500 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is M1E Max better than Luma 500?

  1. Light source life500 h vs 30,000 h60×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)150 lm vs 200 lm+33%
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1 vs 120,000:1300×
  4. Audio outputNo · Luma 500: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Kodak Luma 500Kodak Luma 500≈ US$6504.6
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 technologyDLPDLP
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)150 lm200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1120,000:1
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.57:11.2:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.26 m2.66 m
Smallest image size—40″
Largest image size—150″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Light source life500 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—25 dB
Weight—1.8 kg
Width—220 mm
Height—125 mm
Depth—190 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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