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ViewSonic M1 Mini
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ViewSonicPortable & mini projector

ViewSonic M1 Mini

ViewSonic M1 Mini is a portable & mini projector released in 2020. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 854 × 480 (480p), brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 50 lm, light source LED, throw ratio 1.2:1.

5.1Score
Picture2.2
Setup & placement3.3
Noise, lifetime & portability9.6
price rangeUS$480–600Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2020
Popularity
#318 of 767
Model numbers
Viewsonic M1 Mini
854 × 480 (480p)Resolution (on screen)
50 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LEDLight source
1.2:1Throw ratio
NoHDR support
25 dBFan noise
0.3 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among portable & mini projectors of 2020

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Why is M1 Mini a good choice?

Fan noise: 25 dBbetter than 94% of portable & mini projectors
Weight: 0.3 kgbetter than 96% of portable & mini projectors
Light source life: 30,000 hbetter than 72% of portable & mini projectors
Maximum refresh rate: 120 Hzbetter than 70% of portable & mini projectors
Weak points
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens): 50 lmworse than 99% of portable & mini projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution
854 × 480 (480p)
Display technology
DLP
Light source
LED
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
50 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
5,000:1
HDR support
No
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate
120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
1.2:1
Throw type
Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
2.66 m
Smallest image size
24″
Largest image size
100″
Lens shift
None
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
1
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
No
VGA input
No
Audio output
No
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life
30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
25 dB
Weight
0.3 kg
Width
110 mm
Height
27 mm
Depth
104 mm
Colours
White, Blue

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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