BenQ GV30 vs ViewSonic M1
 MSRP $599 |  MSRP $324 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 300 lm ANSI | — |
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Lowest input lag | 51 msDerived | — |
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $599 | MSRP $324 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 300 lmDerived | — |
| White light output | 300 lm ANSI | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 250 lm |
| 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 | 100,000:1 | 120,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 98% | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | — | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 30–120 in | 24–100 in |
| Projection offset | 100% | 100% |
| Zoom | None | None |
| Focal length | 6.26 mm | 5.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Focus | — | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 51 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 51 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) · HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4, internal) | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 1.4Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 1080p |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 15–102 kHz | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23–85 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | — |
| Smart platform | Android TV | — |
| OS version | 10 | — |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 16 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | 3 | 2 |
| Layout | 2.1 | Stereo |
| Tuned by | + treVolo | + Harman Kardon |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, + Bluetooth | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | — |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 120 × 185 × 196 mm | 146 × 126 × 40 mm |
| Weight | 1,600 g | 750 g |
| Orientations | — | 360° |
| Built-in stand | Base, 135° tilt | Stand |
| Tripod socket | Yes | Yes |
| Dust filter | — | None |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–90%RH | 0–90%RH |
| Altitude | 2,000 m · high-altitude mode | — |
| Power draw | Max 42 W · Normal 34 W · Eco 29 W | 55 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 | 45 W | — |
| Battery | 53.3 WhDerived | — |
| Battery runtime | 150 min | Up to 360 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 29 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A) | Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Eye-protection sensor | — | Yes |
| Marks | — | CE, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr (light source 1 yr) |
| User manual | — | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M1/M1_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | + Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Carry case, + Streaming dongle | + Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + USB cable, Carry case |
| Remote | — | IR |