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Nebula Vega vs ViewSonic M1 Mini

What Vega does better (5) and where M1 Mini wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Nebula Vega
Nebula · 2021Vega
5 advantages≈ US$420
vs
ViewSonic M1 Mini
ViewSonic · 2020M1 Mini
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ US$540
Higher score
7.8Picture2.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

VegaM1 Mini
192 × 59192110 × 27104
VegaM1 MiniDifference
Height59 mm27 mm+32 mm
Width192 mm110 mm+82 mm
Depth192 mm104 mm+88 mm
Weight1.5 kg0.3 kg+1.2 kg

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

Why is Vega better than M1 Mini?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm vs 50 lm10×
  2. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  3. Automatic keystone correctionYes · M1 Mini: No
  4. Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
  5. HDR supportYes · M1 Mini: No

Why is M1 Mini better than Vega?

  1. Weight1.5 kg vs 0.3 kg5×
  2. Fan noise30 dB vs 25 dB+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Nebula VegaNebula Vega≈ US$420
ViewSonic M1 MiniViewSonic M1 Mini≈ US$5405.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)854 × 480 (480p)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)500 lm50 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—5,000:1
HDR supportYesNo
HDR formatsHDR10—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
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 size—24″
Largest image size—100″
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionYesNo
Smart & streaming
Smart platformAndroid (not TV-certified)—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Wi-FiYes—
BluetoothYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Light source life—30,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise30 dB25 dB
Weight1.5 kg0.3 kg
Width192 mm110 mm
Height59 mm27 mm
Depth192 mm104 mm
ColoursBlackWhite, Blue
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