ViewSonic M1 mini
| Brand | ViewSonic |
| Type | Portable |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | November 2019 |
| Resolution | 480p |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Brightness | 50 lm ANSI |
| Throw ratio | 1.2:1 |
A pocket-sized single-chip DLP LED projector with an 854x480 image from a 0.2-inch chip, rated at 50 ANSI lumens by ViewSonic. It has a built-in battery, a stand that doubles as a lens cover, a single 2 W JBL speaker and HDMI 1.4 and USB-A media inputs. It suits casual video and presentations on the go.
Data sheet
Picture
| White light output | 50 lm ANSI | |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 120 lm (LED lumens) | |
| 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 |
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 | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focal length | 7.5 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.7 | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) | |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Audio
| Speaker power | 2 W | |
| Speakers | 1 | |
| Layout | Mono | |
| Tuned by | JBL |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 110 × 27 × 104 mm | |
| Weight | 300 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Built-in stand | Stand |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 0–90%RH | |
| Power draw | 10 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| DC input | 5 V | |
| Battery | 18.5 WhDerived | |
| Battery runtime | Up to 150 min | |
| Fan noise | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Marks | CE, FCC | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 1 yr | |
| Firmware | 1.05 |
In the box
| In the box | Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2020 | ViewSonic M1 Mini LED Projector Review ProjectorCentral · January 2, 2020 | ProjectorCentral |
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ViewSonic M1 mini Plus 480p · DLP | 480p | DLP | 50 | $149 −$20 | Compare |
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- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the M1 mini needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.2:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | UPC | 766907005639 |
| MPN | M1MINI | ||
| All variants | All regions | Model number | VS18039 |