ASUS F1 vs ViewSonic M2

	ASUS F1 MSRP $899	ViewSonic M2 MSRP $699
Key differences
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.23:1
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Price	MSRP $899	MSRP $699
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	1.8 m	2.7 m
Brightness
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,200 lm	1,200 lm (LED lumens)
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.33 in
On-screen resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	3,000,000:1
Colour
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bitDerived	10 bit
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, Custom
HDR
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture mode memories	—	2
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter	RGB LED	4-channel LED
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio	0.8:1	1.23:1
Image size	25–210 in	24–100 in
Projection offset	—	100%
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length	—	8.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.8
Focus	—	Motorised
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone	25°	30°
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh	720p: 120 Hz	1080p: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	60 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	1Derived
Newest HDMI version	—	HDMI 2.0Derived
Other video inputs	+ VGA	+ USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution	1080p	4K UHD
USB media playback	No	Yes
Horizontal scan	—	30–97 kHz
Vertical scan	—	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Bluetooth	—	4.0
Ethernet	No	—
Storage	—	16 GB
Audio
Speaker power	14 WDerived	6 W
Speakers	—	2
Layout	2.1	Stereo
Tuned by	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	No
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	250 × 210 × 75 mm	224 × 224 × 51 mm
Weight	1,800 g	1,320 g
Colours	Black	—
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand	—	Foot
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–90%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 100 W	74 W
Standby	—	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input	100–240 V	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input	19 V	19 V
USB-C PD in	—	Over 45 W
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks	—	CE, FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty	—	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual	https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/F1/E14384_F1_EM_WEB.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M2/M2_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + HDMI cable, Carry case	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + USB cable, Carry case, + Wi-Fi dongle
Remote	—	IR