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Ricoh Image Pointer GP01 vs ViewSonic M1 Mini

What Image Pointer GP01 does better (1) and where M1 Mini wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Ricoh Image Pointer GP01
Ricoh · 2023Image Pointer GP01
1 advantage≈ US$400
vs
ViewSonic M1 Mini
ViewSonic · 2020M1 Mini
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ US$540
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Dimensions

Size comparison

Image Pointer GP01M1 Mini
70 × 38111110 × 27104
Image Pointer GP01M1 MiniDifference
Height38 mm27 mm+11 mm
Width70 mm110 mm−40 mm
Depth111 mm104 mm+7 mm
Weight0.2 kg0.3 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is Image Pointer GP01 better than M1 Mini?

  1. Weight0.2 kg vs 0.3 kg+50%

Why is M1 Mini better than Image Pointer GP01?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)45 lm vs 50 lm+11%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic M1 MiniViewSonic M1 Mini≈ US$5405.1
Picture
Resolution (on screen)—854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution—854 × 480 (480p)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)45 lm50 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—5,000:1
HDR support—No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio—1.2:1
Throw type—Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image—2.66 m
Smallest image size—24″
Largest image size—100″
Lens shift—None
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB port—Yes
Ethernet (LAN)—No
VGA input—No
Audio output—No
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Light source life—30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—25 dB
Weight0.2 kg0.3 kg
Width70 mm110 mm
Height38 mm27 mm
Depth111 mm104 mm
Colours—White, Blue
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