ViewSonic M1
| Brand | ViewSonic |
| Type | Portable |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | April 2018 |
| Resolution | 480p |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 250 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 |
An ultra-portable single-chip DLP LED projector with an 854x480 image from a 0.2-inch chip, rated at 250 lumens by ViewSonic. It has a built-in battery rated up to 6 hours, a 360-degree stand that doubles as a lens cover, dual Harman Kardon 3 W speakers, HDMI 1.4 and USB-C video input, and supports 3D. It suits casual movie and music use on the go.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 250 lm | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.2 in | |
| Native resolution | 480p (854 × 480) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 120,000:1 | |
| 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 | LED | |
| Emitter | RGB LED | |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | |
| Light output control | Steps |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1100″ · 2.66 m | |
| Image size | 24–100 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focal length | 5.5 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
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 |
Smart platform
| Storage | 16 GB |
Audio
| Speaker power | 6 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Layout | Stereo | |
| Tuned by | Harman Kardon | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 146 × 126 × 40 mm | |
| Weight | 750 g | |
| Orientations | 360° | |
| Built-in stand | Stand | |
| 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 Battery Saving light source mode, no USB power supply | Battery Saving light source mode, no USB power supply |
| Fan noise | Eco 25 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | |
| Marks | CE, FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr (light source 1 yr) | |
| User manual | viewsonicglobal.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2018 | Review: ViewSonic M1 Pocket Projector ProjectorCentral · June 28, 2018 | ProjectorCentral |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the M1 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.2:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 766907000658 |
| MPN | M1 |