ViewSonic M2e vs WEMAX S5

ViewSonic M2e is quieter. WEMAX S5 is $199.01 cheaper, lighter and in stock.

	ViewSonic M2eMSRP $599	WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	400 lm ANSI	500 lm ISO
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$599	$1,099
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 output
White light output	400 lm ANSI	500 lm ISO
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,000 lm (LED lumens)	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.23 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	3,000,000:1	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	Rec. 709 125%	Rec. 709 100% coverage
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	8 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	HDR10
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	LED	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	4-channel LED	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	ALPD
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.21:1	1.21:1
Image size
Image size	30–100 in	60–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	About 100%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	6.35 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.7	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	—	When moved
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	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	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	HDMI
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	—
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 4	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	4.2	5.1
Smart platform
Smart platform	—	Linux
RAM
RAM	—	1 GB
Storage
Storage	10 GB	8 GB
Netflix
Netflix	—	Built in
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	3 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	—
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)	184 × 184 × 54 mm	175 × 175 × 48 mm
Weight
Weight	1,000 g	830 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	—	Yes
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	—	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	0–90%RH	30–85%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	5,000 m
Power draw
Power draw	75 W	Max 65 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 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	65 W
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A)	30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG1
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC, UL	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/M2E/M2e_UG_ENG.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0335/7261/8376/files/WEMAX_S5_User_Manual.pdf?v=1753439417
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case	Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries
Remote
Remote	IR	—

ViewSonic M2eMSRP $599

WEMAX S5$399.99 · Amazon

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