ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1 vs ViewSonic M1+
 ASUS ZenBeam Latte L1$399 |  ViewSonic M1+MSRP $339 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Lowest input lag | — | 33 msDerived |
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Price | $399 | MSRP $339 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 300 lm (LED lumens) | 300 lm (LED lumens) |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | 0.2 in |
| On-screen resolution | 720p (1280 × 720)Derived | 480p (854 × 480)Derived |
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 400:1 | 120,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 120% area | Rec. 709 125% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | RGB LED | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | 30,000 h normal · 30,000 h dynamic |
| Warm-up time | 14.3 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 1.5 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 30–120 in | 24–100 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | About 100% |
| Zoom | None | None |
| Focal length | — | 5.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 33 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 33 msDerived |
| 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 | None | — |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 37.5–79.98 kHz | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 24–75 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | — |
| Google-certified | No | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Security updates until | 31 Dec 2026 | — |
| Casting | Miracast | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 10 W | 3 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | Stereo |
| Tuned by | Harman Kardon | Harman Kardon |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 90 × 90 × 131 mm | 146 × 126 × 40 mm |
| Weight | 585 g | 750 g |
| Colours | Black, Grey | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | — |
| Built-in stand | Stand, 5° tilt | — |
| Tripod socket | Yes | — |
| Exhaust | Side | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–90%RH | 0–90%RH |
| Power draw | Max 36 W | 45 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | External adapter | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V |
| DC input | — | 19 V |
| Battery | 22 Wh | 44.4 Wh |
| Battery runtime | 180 min | Up to 360 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Marks | CE, + UKCA, FCC | CE, FCC, + UL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇦🇿 AZ 1 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/Projectors/L1/E25010_ZenBeam_Latte_L1_EM_WEB.pdf?model=L1 | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M1PLUS/M1PLUS_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, + Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Warranty card, + HDMI cable, + Carry case | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + USB cable |
| Remote | IR | — |