≈ US$1,000
- Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 900 lm
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 5,000,000:1 vs 3,000:1
- Audio output
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- Xiaomi Vali 1
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Alternatives to Xiaomi Vali 1
10 portable & mini projectors at a similar price that compete with the Vali 1 — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the Vali 1
≈ US$700
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 800 lm vs 900 lm
- Light source life 15,000 h vs 20,000 h
≈ US$700
- Autofocus
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 750 lm vs 900 lm
- Fan noise 29 dB vs 28 dB
≈ US$200
- HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
- Ethernet (LAN)
- Fan noise 26 dB vs 28 dB
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 600 lm vs 900 lm
6
Blackview · 2026PV1000 Max
≈ US$250
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,500:1 vs 3,000:1
- Fan noise 30 dB vs 28 dB
7
AOpen · 2026Fire Legend QP30
≈ US$190
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,000 lm vs 900 lm
- Light source life 30,000 h vs 20,000 h
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 1,000:1 vs 3,000:1
- Wi-Fi
8
Acer · 2026QF81
≈ US$300
- Light source life 800 h vs 20,000 h
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 800 lm vs 900 lm
9
ViewSonic · 2026M1X
≈ US$360
- Light source life 60,000 h vs 20,000 h
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 120,000:1 vs 3,000:1
- Fan noise 25 dB vs 28 dB
- Resolution (on screen) 854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Native panel resolution 854 × 480 (480p) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
≈ US$670
- Autofocus
- Light source life 25,000 h vs 20,000 h
- Fan noise 27 dB vs 28 dB
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 650 lm vs 900 lm
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) 400:1 vs 3,000:1