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Optoma Photon Go vs ViewSonic M1S

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

Optoma Photon Go
Optoma · 2025Photon Go
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ US$650
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ViewSonic M1S
ViewSonic · 2025M1S
0 advantages≈ US$610

Why is Photon Go 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 Photon Go?

M1S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Optoma Photon GoOptoma Photon Go≈ US$6505.3
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 sourceLaserLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)650 lm—
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)800:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.18:11:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.4 m2.21 m
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size100″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)20 W—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TV—
Built-in smart platformYes—
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs1—
USB portYes—
Ethernet (LAN)Yes—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption85 W—
Light source life20,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise35 dB—
Fan noise (eco mode)32 dB—
Weight1.7 kg—
ColoursBlack, Grey—
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