Alternatives to ViewSonic M1X

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the M1X — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

ViewSonic · 2026

M1X

854 × 480 (480p)LED0.8 kg

approx. price≈ US$360

Cheaper

AOpen Fire Legend QP30 47% cheaper Newest

TCL C1 2026

Alternatives to the M1X

Formovie · 2026Xming Episode Two

5.2

11% cheaper ≈ US$320

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Built-in speakers (total output) 6 W vs 3 W
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 120,000:1
Fan noise 30 dB vs 25 dB

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Acer · 2026QF81

17% cheaper ≈ US$300

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Light source life 800 h vs 60,000 h
HDMI inputs 0 vs 1

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TOPTRO · 2026TP3

9.4

19% cheaper ≈ US$290

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Largest image size 120″ vs 100″

Weight 1.2 kg vs 0.8 kg

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Kiano · 2026Elegance Cinema Pro

8.5

19% cheaper ≈ US$290

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Light source life 5,000 h vs 60,000 h
Wi-Fi

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Soundcore Bundle Nebula Capsule 3 + battery tripod

Soundcore · 2026Bundle Nebula Capsule 3 + battery tripod

14% pricier ≈ US$410

HDMI version 2.1 vs 1.4

Light source life 30,000 h vs 60,000 h
Wi-Fi

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Philips · 2026NeoPix 460

25% cheaper ≈ US$270

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Light source life 500 h vs 60,000 h
Audio output

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AOpen · 2026Fire Legend QP30

47% cheaper ≈ US$190

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Light source life 30,000 h vs 60,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000:1 vs 120,000:1

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JMGO · 2025PicoPlay+

8.3

11% cheaper ≈ US$320

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
HDMI version 2.1 vs 1.4

Light source life 800 h vs 60,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 400:1 vs 120,000:1

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TCL · 2026C1

6.2

25% cheaper ≈ US$270

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Built-in speakers (total output) 8 W vs 3 W
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 120,000:1
Weight 1.77 kg vs 0.8 kg

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Wanbo · 2026Togo Pro

8.6

31% cheaper ≈ US$250

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Light source life 30,000 h vs 60,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500:1 vs 120,000:1

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