ASUS ZenBeam L2 vs ViewSonic M2e

	ASUS ZenBeam L2 $699	ViewSonic M2e MSRP $599
Key differences
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Price	$699	MSRP $599
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	400 lmDerived	400 lmDerived
White light outputANSI	400 lm ANSI	400 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	960 lm (LED lumens)	1,000 lm (LED lumens)
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	0.23 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	400:1	3,000,000:1
Colour
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	10 bit
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10	—
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter	RGB LED	4-channel LED
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.21:1
Image size	30–120 in	30–100 in
Projection offset	100%	About 100%
Zoom	None	Digital
Focal length	—	6.35 mm
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	40°
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p	—	60 HzDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)	1Derived	1Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.0Derived	HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution	4K UHD	1080p
USB media playback	—	Yes
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth	—	4.2
Smart platform	Android TV	—
OS version	12	—
Google-certified	Yes	—
Chipset	Amlogic S905Y4	—
RAM	2 GB	—
Storage	16 GB	10 GB
Security updates until	31 Dec 2026	—
Netflix	Via dongle	—
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power	10 W	3 W
Speakers	1	2
Layout	Mono	Stereo
Tuned by	Harman Kardon	Harman Kardon
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	132 × 132 × 172 mm	184 × 184 × 54 mm
Weight	1,570 g	1,000 g
Colours	Blue	—
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand	Foot, 8° tilt	—
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Tripod socket	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 90 W	75 W
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply	External adapter	External adapter
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input	—	19 V
USB-C PD in	60 W	Over 45 W
USB-C PD out	7.5 W	—
Battery	65 Wh	—
Battery runtime	210 min	—
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks	CE, FCC, + RCM	CE, FCC, + UL
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr	3 yr
User manual	https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L2/E25011_ZenBeam_L2_EM_V3_WEB.pdf?model=L2	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M2E/M2e_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, Carry case, + Streaming dongle	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + USB cable, Carry case
Remote	Bluetooth	IR