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Kodak Luma 500 vs ViewSonic M1S

What Luma 500 does better (3) and where M1S wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Kodak Luma 500
Kodak · 2026Luma 500
4.6Score
3 advantages≈ US$650
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ViewSonic M1S
ViewSonic · 2025M1S
0 advantages≈ US$610

Why is Luma 500 better than M1S?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  3. Wi-FiYes · M1S: No

Why is M1S better than Luma 500?

M1S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Kodak Luma 500Kodak Luma 500≈ US$6504.6
ViewSonic M1SViewSonic M1S≈ US$610
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)150 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.57:11:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.26 m2.21 m
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesNo
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
USB portNo—
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputNo—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Light source life500 h—
Design & noise
ColoursBlack—
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