Alternatives to ViewSonic M1XE

10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the M1XE — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

ViewSonic · 2025

M1XE

854 × 480 (480p)360 lmLED1.8 kg

approx. price≈ US$250

4.4

Cheaper

Kiano Vision Chill 24% cheaper Higher score

Wanbo Togo Pro +4.1 score Newest

TCL C1 2026

Alternatives to the M1XE

Aurzen · 2025EAZZE D1 Pro

6.6

8% pricier ≈ US$270

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 200″ vs 100″

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 350 lm vs 360 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,200:1 vs 1,200,000:1

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Xiaomi · 2025L1 Pro

7.9

16% pricier ≈ US$290

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 400 lm vs 360 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 1,200,000:1

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Philips · 2025NeoPix 244

6.0

12% pricier ≈ US$280

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Weight 1.4 kg vs 1.8 kg

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 250 lm vs 360 lm
Light source life 30,000 h vs 60,000 h

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TCL · 2026C1

6.2

8% pricier ≈ US$270

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″

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 230 lm vs 360 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 1,200,000:1

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AOpen · 2026QF13s

4.9

12% cheaper ≈ US$220

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Light source life 100,000 h vs 60,000 h
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 280 lm vs 360 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000:1 vs 1,200,000:1

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Wanbo · 2025T2 Ultra

6.9

12% cheaper ≈ US$220

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 500 lm vs 360 lm
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)

Light source life 20,000 h vs 60,000 h

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Wanbo · 2026Togo Pro

8.6

Same price ≈ US$250

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 854 × 480 (480p)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 500 lm vs 360 lm
Automatic keystone correction

Light source life 30,000 h vs 60,000 h
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 2,500:1 vs 1,200,000:1

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HP · 2025CC500

4.1

4% pricier ≈ US$260

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 20,000 h vs 60,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 260 lm vs 360 lm

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Aurzen · 2026EAZZE D1R Air

8.5

12% cheaper ≈ US$220

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

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 300 lm vs 360 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000:1 vs 1,200,000:1

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Kiano · 2026Vision Chill

6.1

24% 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 3,000 h vs 60,000 h
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 350 lm vs 360 lm

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