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ViewSonic M2E vs XGIMI Halo

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

ViewSonic M2E
ViewSonic · 2021M2E
8.3Score
4 advantages
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XGIMI Halo
XGIMI · 2021Halo
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ US$370
8.4Picture8.0
3.3Setup & placement8.2
4.0Smart features & sound7.8
8.8Noise, lifetime & portability2.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

M2EHalo
184 × 54184145 × 114172
M2EHaloDifference
Height54 mm114 mm−60 mm
Width184 mm145 mm+39 mm
Depth184 mm172 mm+12 mm
Weight1 kg1.6 kg−0.6 kg

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

Why is M2E better than Halo?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm vs 700 lm+43%
  2. Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%
  3. Weight1 kg vs 1.6 kg+60%
  4. Power consumption75 W vs 90 W+20%

Why is Halo better than M2E?

  1. Automatic keystone correctionNo · M2E: Yes
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)6 W vs 10 W+67%
  3. HDR supportNo · M2E: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

XGIMI HaloXGIMI Halo≈ US$3707.4
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K input only (downscaled)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLEDLED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,000 lm700 lm
HDR supportNoYes
HDR formats—HDR10+
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
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″—
Largest image size100″—
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)6 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android (not TV-certified)
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Internal storage16 GB16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Power consumption75 W90 W
Light source life30,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight1 kg1.6 kg
Width184 mm145 mm
Height54 mm114 mm
Depth184 mm172 mm
ColoursGreyBlack, Silver
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