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Kodak Luma 500 vs ViewSonic M1X

What Luma 500 does better (2) and where M1X wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Kodak Luma 500
Kodak · 2026Luma 500
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ US$650
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ViewSonic M1X
ViewSonic · 2026M1X
3 advantages≈ US$360

Why is Luma 500 better than M1X?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  2. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Why is M1X better than Luma 500?

  1. Light source life500 h vs 60,000 h120×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1 vs 120,000:1300×
  3. Audio outputNo · Luma 500: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Kodak Luma 500Kodak Luma 500≈ US$6504.6
ViewSonic M1XViewSonic M1X≈ US$360
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)400:1120,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.57:1—
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.26 m—
Smallest image size—24″
Largest image size—100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—3 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth—Yes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.4
USB portNoYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Light source life500 h60,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—25 dB
Weight—0.8 kg
Width—166 mm
Height—54 mm
Depth—138 mm
ColoursBlackBlack
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