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ViewSonic M2E vs XGIMI Halo+

What M2E does better (5) and where Halo+ wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic M2E
ViewSonic · 2021M2E
8.3Score
5 advantages
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XGIMI Halo+
XGIMI · 2021Halo+
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ US$560
8.4Picture7.7
3.3Setup & placement8.1
4.0Smart features & sound7.5
8.8Noise, lifetime & portability3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

M2EHalo+
184 × 54184114 × 172145
M2EHalo+Difference
Height54 mm172 mm−118 mm
Width184 mm114 mm+70 mm
Depth184 mm145 mm+39 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. Light source life30,000 h vs 25,000 h+20%
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 30 dB+15%
  4. Weight1 kg vs 1.6 kg+60%
  5. 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 Halo+XGIMI Halo+≈ US$5607.7
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, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playback—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz—
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
Autofocus—Yes
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoYes
Obstacle avoidance—Yes
Automatic screen fit—Yes
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)6 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Smart platform—Android TV
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)Yes—
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Chromecast built-in—Yes
Internal storage16 GB16 GB
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI eARC—Yes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery capacity—59 Wh
Power consumption75 W90 W
Light source life30,000 h25,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB30 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)24 dB—
Weight1 kg1.6 kg
Width184 mm114 mm
Height54 mm172 mm
Depth184 mm145 mm
ColoursGreyBlack, Silver
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