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Optoma ML1080ST vs ViewSonic M2E

What ML1080ST does better (3) and where M2E wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Optoma ML1080ST
Optoma · 2023ML1080ST
8.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$950
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ViewSonic M2E
ViewSonic · 2021M2E
8.3Score
2 advantages
8.7Picture8.4
3.3Setup & placement3.3
8.7Noise, lifetime & portability8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

ML1080STM2E
157 × 68135184 × 54184
ML1080STM2EDifference
Height68 mm54 mm+14 mm
Width157 mm184 mm−27 mm
Depth135 mm184 mm−49 mm
Weight1 kg1 kg=

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

Why is ML1080ST better than M2E?

  1. Maximum refresh rate240 Hz vs 85 Hz2.8×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm+20%
  3. Power consumption57 W vs 75 W+32%

Why is M2E better than ML1080ST?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 6 W2×
  2. Fan noise28 dB vs 26 dB+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma ML1080STOptoma ML1080ST≈ US$9508.8
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,200 lm1,000 lm
HDR supportNoNo
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz85 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.78:11.21:1
Throw typeShort throw (0.4–1.0:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image1.73 m2.68 m
Smallest image size60″24″
Largest image size100″100″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Built-in smart platform—Yes
Netflix (officially licensed)—Yes
Wi-Fi—Yes
Bluetooth—Yes
Internal storage—16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version2.1—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in battery—Yes
Power consumption57 W75 W
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise28 dB26 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB24 dB
Weight1 kg1 kg
Width157 mm184 mm
Height68 mm54 mm
Depth135 mm184 mm
ColoursWhiteGrey
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