Summary: it’s expensive, but you get some amazing tech that reminds me of those old Apple days. You get what you pay for and then some for sure! Absolutely love this projector!!!!
Let me first start by saying I love piko projectors and have purchased several over the years. The technology has constantly surprised me since the day I first got one. When I found the view sonic m1 projector (older model) a few years back I instantly fell in love. However it was lacking in picture quality and brightness. The focus wheel would get loose over time and my remote snapped from repetitive use due to its thin frame.
Here’s a simplified list of my thoughts on this projector.
Pros:
• True 1920 x 1080p resolution. It’s so clear it almost feels like 4K due to the lack of a pixel border.
• Bright 1200 lumens is enough to cast clearly in a dark room with indirect sunlight. At nighttime the image is so bright, the screen glows the surrounding walls as a normal monitor or tv would.
• The speakers are good, but of course they are not studio grade. The base is non existent but it can get loud with out distorting. I’d say they are better then a iPhone but not as good as a Bose speaker.
• noise is perfect. The unit is so quiet and I mean quiet. It virtually is silent compared to my laptop or a console.
• the menus are well designed and navigation is a treat.
• the auto focus feature is perfect. The remote also has a refocus button.
• key store adjust is also great. It had horizontal and vertical adjustment. You can also edit the four corners of the screen to stretch it perfectly, but keep in mind this will cause a small time delay as the projector processes and distorts the image.
• the remote is small but dense and feels very high quality. The buttons are clicky not mushy and don’t have a rubber Finish but a matte finish
• Connecting to WiFi allows you to use your phone to broadcast. I found this a useful feature but I already have a chrome cast and a Apple TV. I did not notice that much lag.
• sturdy build quality and stand to prop it up correctly at any angle.
Cons:
Honestly there are not many.
• The price. At 700$ (tax) it’s a pritty big pill to swallow at first. However you fully get what you pay for.
• Video ghosting. It’s not a huge issue but while playing certain games I noticed a small blur outline around moving objects. It’s hardly noticeable in movies but in video games it’s detectable but not distracting.
• key stone correction ( corner distorting) causes the projector to lag at 0.1 seconds or so. It’s to a point where you can notice it while gaming. This is a easy fix luckily, just don’t use the setting to stretch the edges.
• no portable battery. Unlike most piko projectors this model does not have a battery. It makes sense because it’s a new breed of piko projectors that is more designed for a home theater. I’ve read it can be powered by a backup battery but I haven’t verified that personally.
• micro sd card slot can’t read 64 gb cards or higher
• the onboard media center software is basically bootleg Asian bloatware. It’s not a showcases feature but it’s worth noting.
Final thoughts. For the price I can’t imagine a better projector. For my room my projector has become a daily use item. If your in the market for a projector like the m1 projector but want quality over mobility and afford it, be sure to pick this up! There are many many bad projectors out there that lie about the specks or sacrifice quality. Hope this review helped!! 👌🏻🤜🏻🤛🏻🤘🏻
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| hardware interface | usb | bluetooth 5, usb2.0 a, usb c, 3 5 mm audio | usb, vga | hdmi, usb, 2 5 mm audio, bluetooth | hdmi | hdmi, usb c, usb2.0 a, microsd, 3 5 mm audio |
| display resolution | WVGA (854x480p) | — | 1080 | 1920x1080 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920x1080 |
| brightness | 300 | 400 | — | 200 | 300 | — |
| native resolution | 854 x 480 | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 | 1920x1800 | 1280 x 800 |
| image contrast ratio | 120000:1 | — | — | 2000:1 | 3000000:1 | — |
| max throw distance | 1 meters | — | — | 4 meters | 9.42 feet | — |
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ViewSonic M1+
Entertainment on the Go
This palm-sized projector provide convenient, big-screen entertainment wherever you want.
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Smart Inside and Out
The ViewSonic M1+ is an iF Design award-winning, ultra-portable LED projector that delivers convenient entertainment in nearly any location.
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Ultra-Portable Projection
A compact and lightweight design is ideal for moving from room to room, or for indoor/outdoor usage.
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Next Generation LED Technology
LED technology offers up to 30,000 hours* of usage for nearly endless fun.
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Incredible Images
Cinema SuperColor+ Technology with 125% Rec.709 delivers vivid and rich colors.
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Premium Audio
Dual 3W Harman Kardon speakers deliver crisp and clear sound for a theater-like audio experience.
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Smart Stand
The integrated Smart Stand allows the M1+ to project images at nearly any angle.
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Aptoide User Interface
A smart Aptoide UI enables easy navigation, while a built-in app center caters to your entertainment needs. Only apps that are found in the Aptoide store are guaranteed to work.
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Wireless Casting
You can cast or screen-mirror content from your mobile devices to the big screen without a single cable.*
*Copyrighted content from Netflix, Prime Video and more CANNOT be screen-mirrored or casted.
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USB-C Connectivity
A USB-C port lets you easily connect to, and charge mobile devices and even play Nintendo Switch.
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Flexible Bluetooth
Use the M1+ as a Bluetooth speaker, or connect it to Bluetooth headphones. Note that Bluetooth on this device only works for speakers.
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Stream and Enjoy Netflix
With Aptoide store access you can easily download Netflix to the M1+. You can also wirelessly stream directly from your own laptop, or you can connect Android mobile devices via a USB-C cable.
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Resolution
| VGA (640x480p) | VGA (640x480p) | VGA (640x480p) | VGA (640x480p) | Full HD (1920x1080p) | Full HD (1920x1080p) |
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Brightness
| 300 LED Lumens | 250 LED Lumens | 120 LED Lumens | 120 LED Lumens | 1200 LED Lumens | 1000 LED Lumens |
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Wi-Fi and Smart UI (Aptoide)
| ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Bluetooth Speaker
| ✓ (In) | - | - | ✓ (In/Out) | ✓ (Out) | ✓ (In/Out) |
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Speaker Type
| Dual Harman/Kardon | Dual Harman/Kardon | JBL | JBL | Dual Harman/Kardon | Dual Harman/Kardon |
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Built-in Battery
| Up to 6 hours* | Up to 6 hours* | Up to 1.5 hours* | Up to 1.5 hours* | - | - |
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Built-in Storage
| 16GB | 16GB | - | 8GB | 12GB | 16GB |
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Easy Setup w/Auto Correction
| Auto Vertical Keystone | Auto Vertical Keystone | Auto Vertical Keystone | Auto Vertical Keystone | Auto Focus & H/V Keystone | Auto Focus & H/V Keystone |
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Weight/Dimensions
| 1.65 lbs / 5.7"x1.6"x5.0" | 1.65 lbs / 5.7"x1.6"x5.0" | 0.66 lbs / 4.1"x1.1"x4.1" | 0.66 lbs / 4.1"x1.1"x4.1" | 2.9 lbs / 8.8"x2.9"x8.8" | 2.2 lbs / 7.2"x2.1"x7.2" |
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| HDMI, USB C, USB A | HDMI, USB C, USB A | HDMI, USB, Micro USB | HDMI, USB C, USB A | HDMI, USB C, USB A, Micro USB | HDMI, USB C, USB A, Micro SD |
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Love the sleek look/design and great picture quality!
VIEWSONIC M2 MODEL ( NOT THE M1)UPDATE JUNE 29th, 2020So now we have tried the projector several times.1. Photos: I Included one at sunset to show that image is amazing with the sun not fully gone. A second photo to show our set up using apple TV. The video clip shows movie in darkness, with all my accent cafe light and tree spot lighting on behind us and did not effect the image. This was good so you have some light to walk around the yard and be able to see and not trip.2. Speaker: YES, YES, YES YES... it connects to SONOS!!!!!! We were able to finally get it connected vie APPLE TV. We bought the new Sono speaker that has been sold out and it has AMAZING sound.... SO HAPPY!!!!3. Customer phone service: Positive, they pick up phone calls fast and try to help. Negative, they really cannot help you trouble shoot anything and are not familiar with products enough to help. To their defense this is during Covid, when company's may not have normal staff working.4. The 2.5 hours of cordless viewing...is for the other model, NOT the M2. Because the listing has many models I miss read. Bummed out, but was not a deal breaker as I found that I can use the C PORT to plug projector into a POWER BANK ( has to be Min 45W or the port will not work).ORIGINAL REVIEW:We LOVE IT! I spent hours researching and made a list for OUTDOOR movie theater. There were a lot of reviews online for the M1 but that model is so different that M2. This is why I had to leave a review as there are not that many and based on customer purchase videos found online it looks like it has been more popular outside if USA. I took that as a good sign as I worked for a European company for 20yrs and was amazed how in last 10 years they seem to be more advance / tech savvy customers.1. Picture amazing, I was worried because a lot of web site say for outdoors you need min 2,200 Lumens.2. Sound, not bad. Will be connecting speaker via cable, until we can research more the Bluetooth situation. From all the research I know a lot of projectors are struggling with offering Bluetooth feature. I hope we can figure out how to connect to SONOS!3. WIFI all good, we used apple TV with this projector.4. Looks AMAZING, I really did not want to get a big and clunky looking projector. I had back up Epson and BenQ in this price range in case this one did not work. This one is slick and looks so good with out home decor. I was worried that at 100" + size image would loose quality, but did not. Looks great.5. The 2.5 hours of cordless viewing was key. Have not tried this out, but this is another reason I chose this. I want to be able to move it around the house if needed and especially for CAMPING or California blackouts were are stuck with not electricity.I will add photos as soon as my projector screen is up end of this month.PS. There is one consumer video online, were he plugs the Viewsonic WIFI stick to the back, That is possible, but get in the way of adjusting projector. Thanks to watching another video in a language I do not speak ( picture speaks a thousand words) I say they hooked it right in the same place compartment it comes in. The instructions book makes it a bit confusing.PSS. I wish they did not clump all these Viewsonic product in one Amazon listing, as I had to go through all 30 pages to find the 3 reviews on this model.
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