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ViewSonic M2E vs XGIMI Elfin

What M2E does better (4) and where Elfin wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic M2E
ViewSonic · 2021M2E
8.3Score
4 advantages
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XGIMI Elfin
XGIMI · 2021Elfin
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ US$710
8.4Picture6.6
3.3Setup & placement9.0
4.0Smart features & sound4.2
8.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

M2EElfin
184 × 54184218 × 23564
M2EElfinDifference
Height54 mm235 mm−181 mm
Width184 mm218 mm−34 mm
Depth184 mm64 mm+120 mm
Weight1 kg1.2 kg−0.2 kg

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

Why is M2E better than Elfin?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 400 lm2.5×
  2. Light source life30,000 h vs 25,000 h+20%
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 28 dB+8%
  4. Weight1 kg vs 1.18 kg+18%

Why is Elfin better than M2E?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · M2E: Yes
  2. HDR supportNo · M2E: Yes
  3. Largest image size100″ vs 150″+50%
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI ElfinXGIMI Elfin≈ US$7107.2
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)1,000 lm400 lm
HDR supportNoYes
HDR formats—HDR10
Colour gamut (Rec.709)—113%
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Input lag—26.3 ms
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.21:11.2:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.68 m2.66 m
Smallest image size24″80″
Largest image size100″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 platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage16 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)No—
VGA inputNo—
Audio outputYes—
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYes—
Power consumption75 W—
Light source life30,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB28 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight1 kg1.18 kg
Width184 mm218 mm
Height54 mm235 mm
Depth184 mm64 mm
ColoursGrey—
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