HP MC400 vs ViewSonic M1X
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 150 lm ISO | 150 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Throw ratio | 0.9:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Fan noise | — | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Price | $109.99 | MSRP $389 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.0 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 150 lmDerived | 150 lmDerived |
| White light output | 150 lm ISO | 150 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 360 lm (LED lumens) | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | Single-panel LCD | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 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 | — | 120,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 8 bit | 10 bit |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | — | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | LED | LED |
| Emitter | — | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | 60,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.9:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 40–90 in | 24–100 in |
| Zoom | None | None |
| Focal length | — | 5.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | — | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | 4-corner |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | — | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | — | USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 720p | 1080p |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan | — | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 4.2 |
| Smart platform | Android (uncertified) | — |
| OS version | 14 | — |
| Chipset | Allwinner H726 | — |
| RAM | 1 GB | — |
| Storage | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Casting | Miracast | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 3 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 2 |
| Layout | Mono | Stereo |
| Tuned by | — | 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) | 82 × 138 × 91 mm | 166 × 138 × 54 mm |
| Weight | 490 g | 800 g |
| Orientations | — | 360° |
| Built-in stand | — | Stand |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | — | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 0–90%RH |
| Power draw | Max 40 W | 35 W |
| Standby | — | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | USB-C | External adapter |
| Mains input | — | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| DC input | — | 19 V |
| USB-C PD in | 45 W | Over 45 W |
| Battery runtime | — | Up to 240 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | FCC | + CE, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://www.hp-projector.com/u_file/fileUpload/2025-11/06/2025110648851.pdf | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/M1X/M1X_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Quick start guide, + Warranty card | Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + USB cable, + Carry case |