Optoma ML1080UST vs ViewSonic M2W
 Optoma ML1080UST$899 |  MSRP $699 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| White light output | 650 lm ISO | 700 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | 0.18:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 27 msDerived | — |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | LED |
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Price | $899 | MSRP $699 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 0.40 m | 2.6 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 650 lmDerived | 700 lmDerived |
| White light output | 650 lm ISO | 700 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,200 lm | 1,700 lm (LED lumens) |
| Brightness uniformity | 90% | — |
| Brightness by mode | Max 600 lm · Normal 500 lm · Eco 400 lm | — |
| Eco brightness | 67%Derived | — |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.23 in | 0.45 in |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | WXGA (1280 × 800)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:10Derived |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 2,500,000:1 | 30,000,000:1 |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | BT.2020 110% area | Rec. 709 125% |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 10 bit |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | — | 6-axis |
| Picture mode memories | — | 2 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | No | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | RGB triple laser | LED |
| Emitter | — | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h eco | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | — | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.18:1 | 1.2:1 |
| Image size | 60–100 in | 24–150 in |
| Projection offset | 135% | — |
| Zoom | Digital | None |
| Focal length | 0.91 mm | 11.96 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Focus | Motorised | Motorised |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | When moved |
| Vertical lens shift | None | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | None |
| Vertical keystone | 5° | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | 10° | 40° |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Max input refresh | — | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 27 ms | — |
| Lowest input lag | 27 msDerived | — |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 1Derived | 1Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 1.4Derived |
| Other video inputs | None | + USB-C (DisplayPort) |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | 1080p |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| Horizontal scan | 15–135 kHz | 30–97 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 24–60 Hz | 24–85 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Netflix | Built in | Via dongle |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 20 W | 6 W |
| Speakers | 2 | 2 |
| Layout | Stereo | — |
| Tuned by | — | Harman Kardon |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio | — |
| Audio outputs | Bluetooth | + 3.5 mm, Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | Yes | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 252 × 157 × 65 mm | 225 × 225 × 57 mm |
| Weight | 1,700 g | 1,350 g |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | — | Foot |
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, screws ≤ 8 mm |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 10–80%RH | 0–90%RH |
| Altitude | 762 m | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Normal 85 W · Eco 60 W | 71 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 | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| DC input | — | 19 V |
| USB-C PD in | 100 W | Over 45 W |
| Battery | 164 Wh | — |
| Battery runtime | 90 min | — |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Normal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A) | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | FCC | + CE, FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 1 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/0baJeD53jzBvx11dE1IJr8YYc8pUhzikUShMOgjZ.pdf | https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/M2W/M2W_UG_ENG.pdf |
| 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 | IR | IR |