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ViewSonic M1 vs Vivitek Qumi Q38

What M1 does better (3) and where Qumi Q38 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic M1
ViewSonic · 2018M1
5.5Score
3 advantages
vs
Vivitek Qumi Q38
Vivitek · 2018Qumi Q38
7.4Score
5 advantages≈ US$700
Higher score
3.2Picture8.5
3.3Setup & placement3.6
9.3Noise, lifetime & portability5.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

M1Qumi Q38
148 × 41126188 × 34118
M1Qumi Q38Difference
Height41 mm34 mm+7 mm
Width148 mm188 mm−40 mm
Depth126 mm118 mm+8 mm
Weight0.8 kg0.7 kg+0.1 kg

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

Why is M1 better than Qumi Q38?

  1. Built-in speakers (total output)6 W vs 4 W+50%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)120,000:1 vs 10,000:112×
  3. Power consumption55 W vs 66 W+20%

Why is Qumi Q38 better than M1?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)250 lm vs 600 lm2.4×
  2. Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  3. Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  4. Largest image size100″ vs 130″+30%
  5. Weight0.8 kg vs 0.74 kg+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivitek Qumi Q38Vivitek Qumi Q38≈ US$7007.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution854 × 480 (480p)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)250 lm600 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)120,000:110,000:1
HDR supportNo—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 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 size24″19″
Largest image size100″130″
Lens shiftNoneNone
Autofocus—No
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)6 W4 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption55 W66 W
Light source life30,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—32 dB
Weight0.8 kg0.74 kg
Width148 mm188 mm
Height41 mm34 mm
Depth126 mm118 mm
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