ViewSonic M2
| Brand | ViewSonic |
| Type | Portable |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | December 2019 |
| Resolution | 1080p |
| HDR formats | HDR10 |
| Imaging technology | DLP |
| Light source | LED |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,200 lm (LED lumens) |
| Throw ratio | 1.23:1 |
A portable single-chip DLP projector with a 0.33-inch 1080p chip and an RGBB LED light source, rated at 1,200 LED lumens by ViewSonic. It has a fixed short-throw lens (1.23:1), vertical auto keystone, auto focus, dual Harman Kardon 3 W speakers, an HDMI 2.0 input, USB-C video and power input, a Wi-Fi dongle and Bluetooth audio out. It suits business travel and small rooms.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,200 lm (LED lumens) | |
| Imaging technology | DLP | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.33 in | |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 3,000,000:1 | |
| Colour gamut | Rec. 709 125% | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | 10 bit | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10 | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture mode memories | 2 | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential | |
| 3D glasses sync | DLP-Link |
Light source
| Light source | LED | |
| Emitter | 4-channel LED | |
| Light-source life | 30,000 h | |
| Light output control | Steps |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.23:1100″ · 2.72 m | |
| Image size | 24–100 in | |
| Projection offset | 100% | |
| Zoom | None | |
| Focal length | 8.5 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 1.8 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Autofocus runs | When moved | |
| Vertical lens shift | None | |
| Horizontal lens shift | None | |
| Vertical keystone | 40° | |
| Horizontal keystone | 30° | |
| Auto keystone | Yes | |
| Corner correction | 4-corner |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Other video inputs | USB-C (DisplayPort) | |
| Max input resolution | 4K UHD | |
| USB media playback | Yes |
Audio
| Speaker power | 6 W | |
| Speakers | 2 | |
| Layout | Stereo | |
| Tuned by | Harman Kardon | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Bluetooth | |
| HDMI audio return | NoneDerived | |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | No |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 224 × 224 × 51 mm | |
| Weight | 1,320 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | |
| Built-in stand | Foot | |
| Ceiling mount | M4, screws ≤ 8 mm | |
| Tripod socket | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 0–90%RH | |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | 74 W | |
| Standby | Up to 0.5 W | |
| Power supply | External adapter | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| DC input | 19 V | |
| USB-C PD in | Over 45 W | |
| Fan noise | Normal 26 dB(A) · Eco 24 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| 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, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, USB cable, Carry case, Wi-Fi dongle | |
| Remote | IR |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2020 | ViewSonic M2 LED Projector Review ProjectorCentral · September 12, 2020 | ProjectorCentral |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the M2 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.23:1 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 | 766907003086 |
| MPN | M2 | ||
| All variants | All regions | Model number | VS17808 |