BenQ GV1 vs ViewSonic M1+

BenQ GV1 is lighter. ViewSonic M1+ is $40 cheaper and quieter.

	BenQ GV1MSRP $379	ViewSonic M1+MSRP $339

Key differences
White light output
White light output	200 lm ANSI	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3:1	1.2:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	33 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$379	$339
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	200 lm ANSI	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	300 lm (LED lumens)
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.2 in	0.2 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	480p (854 × 480)	480p (854 × 480)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	100,000:1	120,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	10 bit
3D
3D	—	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	30,000 h normal · 30,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.3:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	30–100 in	24–100 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	100%	About 100%
Zoom
Zoom	None	None
Focal length
Focal length	5.53 mm	5.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.5	1.7
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 33 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	—	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–85 Hz	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.0	—
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android (uncertified)	—
OS version
OS version	7.1	—
Google-certified
Google-certified	No	—
Chipset
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8909	—
RAM
RAM	1 GB	—
Storage
Storage	8 GB	12 GB
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	3 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Bluetooth	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	80 × 80 × 155 mm	146 × 126 × 40 mm
Weight
Weight	708 g	750 g
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Stand, 15° tilt	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–90%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	2,000 m	—
Power draw
Power draw	Max 24 W · Normal 16.7 W · Eco 13.1 W	45 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V
DC input
DC input	12 V	19 V
Battery
Battery	22.2 Wh	44.4 Wh
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	180 min	Up to 360 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Marks
Marks	—	CE, FCC, UL
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	—	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M1PLUS/M1PLUS_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, USB cable, Carry case	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, USB cable