Nebula Capsule Air vs ViewSonic M1X
Nebula Capsule Air | ViewSonic M1XMSRP $389 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | — | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Fan noise | Up to 28 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Price | — | MSRP $389 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 2.7 m | 2.7 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 150 lmDerived | 150 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 150 lm ANSI | 150 lm ANSI |
| Brightness by mode | Normal 90 lm · Eco 75 lm | — |
| Eco brightness | 83%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | — | 0.2 in |
| On-screen resolution | 720p (1280 × 720)Derived | 480p (854 × 480)Derived |
| Native resolution | — | 480p (854 × 480) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Addressable resolution | 720p (1280 × 720) | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000:1 | 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 | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h eco | 60,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 10–100 in | 24–100 in |
| Zoom | Digital | None |
| Focal length | — | 5.5 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | — | 1.7 |
| Focus | Motorised | Manual |
| Autofocus | Yes | — |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | — |
| Vertical lens shift | — | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | — | None |
| Vertical keystone | — | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | 4-corner |
| Auto setup | Fit to screen | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | 720p: 60 Hz | 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 | None | + USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 720p | 1080p |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | — | 15–102 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 30–60 Hz | 23–120 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| OS version | 11 | — |
| Google-certified | Yes | — |
| RAM | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Netflix | Built in | — |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 5 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | 1 | 2 |
| Layout | Mono | Stereo |
| Tuned by | — | Harman Kardon |
| Audio outputs | Bluetooth | + 3.5 mm, Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 68 × 68 × 140 mm | 166 × 138 × 54 mm |
| Weight | 650 g | 800 g |
| Colours | Black, White, Grey | — |
| Orientations | + Table, + Ceiling, + Rear | + 360° |
| Built-in stand | Base, 30° tilt | Stand |
| Tripod socket | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | — | 0–90%RH |
| Power draw | Max 37 W | 35 W |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Power supply | USB-C | External adapter |
| Mains input | — | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| DC input | 20 V | 19 V |
| USB-C PD in | Over 45 W | Over 45 W |
| Battery | 34 Wh | — |
| Battery runtime | 120 min | Up to 240 min |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Up to 28 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Marks | CE | CE, + FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000021771/en_US/000021771.pdf | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/M1X/M1X_UG_ENG.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, + Stand or mount | + Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, + Carry case |
| Remote | Bluetooth | — |

