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ViewSonic M1E Max vs XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus

What M1E Max does better (4) and where Elfin Flip Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic M1E Max
ViewSonic · 2025M1E Max
6.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$540
vs
XGIMI Elfin Flip Plus
XGIMI · 2025Elfin Flip Plus
8.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$510
Higher score
5.0Picture7.8
6.0Setup & placement9.0
4.2Smart features & sound4.2
8.5Noise, lifetime & portability7.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

M1E MaxElfin Flip Plus
220 × 125190226 × 23571
M1E MaxElfin Flip PlusDifference
Height125 mm235 mm−110 mm
Width220 mm226 mm−6 mm
Depth190 mm71 mm+119 mm
Weight1.8 kg1.1 kg+0.7 kg

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

Why is M1E Max better than Elfin Flip Plus?

  1. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)120,000:1 vs 4,000:130×
  2. Audio outputYes · Elfin Flip Plus: No
  3. Light source life30,000 h vs 25,000 h+20%
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%

Why is Elfin Flip Plus better than M1E Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm vs 500 lm2.5×
  2. Automatic keystone correctionNo · M1E Max: Yes
  3. Weight1.8 kg vs 1.1 kg+64%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic M1E MaxViewSonic M1E Max≈ US$5406.8
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 sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)200 lm500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)120,000:14,000:1
HDR support—Yes
HDR formats—HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)—121%
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—20 ms
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
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 size40″80″
Largest image size150″150″
Lens shiftNone—
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)6 W6 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-inYesYes
Internal storage16 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Light source life30,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)25 dB—
Weight1.8 kg1.1 kg
Width220 mm226 mm
Height125 mm235 mm
Depth190 mm71 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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