Nebula Mars 3 vs ViewSonic M2W

Nebula Mars 3 is brighter, sharper and in stock. ViewSonic M2W is quieter and lighter.

	Nebula Mars 3$729.99 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic M2WMSRP $699

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	1,000 lm ANSI	700 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,049.99	$699
Best price
Best price	$729.99	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.7 m	2.6 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	1,000 lm ANSI	700 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	1,700 lm (LED lumens)
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Eco 300 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	—	0.45 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	400:1	30,000,000:1
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	—	Rec. 709 125%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	8 bit	10 bit
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, Custom
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	2
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	25,000 h	30,000 h
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.2:1	1.2:1
Image size
Image size	30–200 in	24–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	None
Focal length
Focal length	—	11.96 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.7
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	—	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	4-corner
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
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	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	—	USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	—
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	30–97 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–85 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.1	4.2
Smart platform
Smart platform	Android TV	—
OS version
OS version	11	—
RAM
RAM	2 GB	—
Storage
Storage	16 GB	16 GB
Netflix
Netflix	No	Via dongle
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	40 W	6 W
Speakers
Speakers	3	2
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Bluetooth
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)	160 × 250 × 260 mm	225 × 225 × 57 mm
Weight
Weight	4,500 g	1,350 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Foot	Foot
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	Rear	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IPX3	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 150 W	71 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 1 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	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	—	Over 45 W
Battery
Battery	185 Wh	—
Battery runtime
Battery runtime	300 min	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA, FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	1 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000029181/en_US/000029181.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/M2W/M2W_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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