Nebula Capsule 3 vs ViewSonic M1X

Nebula Capsule 3 is brighter, sharper and in stock. ViewSonic M1X is quieter and lighter.

	Nebula Capsule 3$399.99 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic M1XMSRP $389

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	200 lm ANSI	150 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	480p (854 × 480)
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$529.99	$389
Best price
Best price	$399.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	200 lm ANSI	150 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	0.2 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	480p (854 × 480)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	400:1	120,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	LED
Emitter
Emitter	—	RGB LED
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	60,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	40–120 in	24–100 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length
Focal length	—	5.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	—
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	—
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.0 (eARC)	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.1	4.2
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
Storage
Storage	—	16 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	8 W	6 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	2
Layout
Layout	Mono	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	NoneDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	78 × 78 × 160 mm	166 × 138 × 54 mm
Weight
Weight	850 g	800 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	360°
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	—	Stand
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Power draw
Power draw	Max 45 W	35 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
DC input
DC input	—	19 V
USB-C PD in
USB-C PD in	45 W	Over 45 W
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	150 min	Up to 240 min
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	CE	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000015064/en_US/000015064.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/M1X/M1X_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case
Remote
Remote	Voice	—

Nebula Capsule 3$399.99 · Amazon

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