Philips NeoPix 256 vs ViewSonic M1

Philips NeoPix 256 is $205 cheaper, sharper and in stock. ViewSonic M1 is lighter.

Key differences
White light output
250 lm ANSI—
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)480p (854 × 480)
Throw ratio
1.32:11.2:1
Fan noise
—Eco 25 dB(A)
MSRP
—$324
Best price
$119—
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9 m2.7 m
Picture
White light output
250 lm ANSI—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—250 lm
Imaging technology
Single-panel LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
—0.2 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)480p (854 × 480)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
1,000:1120,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
LEDLED
Emitter
—RGB LED
Light-source life
30,000 h30,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.32:11.2:1
Image size
—24–100 in
Projection offset
—100%
Zoom
DigitalNone
Focal length
—5.5 mm
Aperture (f-number)
—1.7
Focus
—Manual
Autofocus
Yes—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
—40°
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
4-corner—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
—HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
—USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
—1080p
USB media playback
—Yes
Horizontal scan
—15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
—23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Storage
—16 GB
Audio
Speaker power
5 W6 W
Speakers
—2
Layout
—Stereo
Tuned by
—Harman Kardon
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
191 × 178 × 137 mm146 × 126 × 40 mm
Weight
850 g750 g
Colours
Grey—
Orientations
—360°
Built-in stand
Stand, 180° tiltStand
Tripod socket
—Yes
Dust filter
—None
Environment & power
Operating temperature
—0–40°C
Operating humidity
—0–90%RH
Power draw
—55 W
Standby
—Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
—100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
DC input
—19 V
Battery runtime
—Up to 360 min
Fan noise
—Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & support
Eye-protection sensor
—Yes
Marks
—CE, FCC
Warranty
🇦🇪 AE 2 yr · 🇫🇷 FR 2 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
—https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M1/M1_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
Remote, Remote batteriesPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case
Remote
—IR
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