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Viewsonic M1 plus G2 review

Priced at $569.

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Recommended View more details.

We recommend any projector that scores 70% or more overall and delivers a 4K video performance score of 70% or more. Models that deliver HD or SD video only may also be recommended if the tester finds they deliver good performance for the price.

CHOICE Expert Rating View more details.

This overall score is made up of 4K video quality (40%), HD video quality (15%), SD video quality (15%), ambient light score (10%), remote control score (10%) and ease of use score (10%).

HD picture quality score View more details.

Picture quality when watching high definition video. Not all models in the test support this video quality.

SD picture quality score View more details.

Picture quality when watching standard definition video. All models in the test support this video quality.

Ease of use score View more details.

How easy it is to use the onboard controls and onscreen displays to perform several common tasks.

Remote score View more details.

We make sure the remote is easy to use and read in low light.

Sound quality score View more details.

If the projector has a speaker, we score the quality so you know what to expect, but it doesn't contribute to the overall score.

Standby energy score View more details.

We use a power meter to measure the power used by the projector when in standby mode.

Energy in use (W) View more details.

We use a power meter to measure the power the projector uses when in use.

Measured fan noise (dB) View more details.

Just as people whispering can ruin a night at the movies, so too can a noisy projector fan. The sound produced by the projector will vary depending on whether it's in high brightness or economical mode. We measured in standard mode.

Availability View more details.

This row shows which products are still available in shops ('Tested model') and which models have been discontinued. You might still be able to find discontinued models in second-hand stores or online. We check availability every time we test.

Tested model
Running cost per year View more details.

Based on projector use for two hours per day and 22 hours standby for a year. Cost for electricity is calculated at 30c/kWH.

$Not applicable
Price View more details.

Prices are recommended retail, as provided by the manufacturer. When this information is not available the price is taken from an average from major retailers. In either case you should be able to do better than the stated price by shopping around.

$569
Battery powered View more details.

Some smaller projectors include a battery for extra portability.

Yes
Dimensions (cm, HxWxD)
4.5 x 13 x 15.5
Weight (kg)
0.7
Warranty (years)
1
Native resolution (px)
854 x 480
Screen sizes (cm)
76 -254
Minimum projection distance (cm)
0.9
Maximum projection distance (m)
2.7
Focus adjustment
Manual
Claimed brightness (ANSI lumens) View more details.

ANSI (American National Standards Institute) lumens is a standardised method of measuring the light output from a projector.

300
Keystone adjustment View more details.

The 'keystone' effect usually occurs when the image is projected to the screen at an angle. Some projectors allow this effect to be corrected somewhat.

Auto
Average time from off to ready (seconds) View more details.

We time how long the projector takes to become ready to show video from a cold start.

Speakers View more details.

Sometimes speakers can be good enough to listen to some footage, however we recommend audio out to a good quality audio setup to get the most out of the experience. Models with a score of 0 don't have onboard speakers and the sound quality score does not contribute to the model's overall score.

2 x 3W
Types and lengths of cords supplied (m)
Power 2.8
Adjustable feet
3
Composite video input (RCA) View more details.

RCA connection. This a very common connection, but the lowest quality input available.

No
HDMI input
2
USB input
Yes
Audio input
No
Other input
microSD
Audio output
3.5mm audio out
Wireless Bluetooth
Yes
Picture settings – presets
6
Picture settings – customisable
2
Website
viewsonic.com/au
IR rear View more details.

Getting access to the IR sensor can be an issue if you want to operate your projector during a movie. For example, if the projector is placed in front of you and the IR port is at the front you'll have to move in front to use your projector remote. If the projector is ceiling-mounted at the back of the room and the IR port is at the rear of the projector you'll have a similar problem. Some models have ports at the front and rear.

Yes
IR front View more details.

Getting access to the IR sensor can be an issue if you want to operate your projector during a movie. For example, if the projector is placed in front of you and the IR port is at the front you'll have to move in front to use your projector remote. If the projector is ceiling-mounted at the back of the room and the IR port is at the rear of the projector you'll have a similar problem. Some models have ports at the front and rear.

Yes
Child lock View more details.

The setting can be locked against unauthorised or accidental change.

No
Front feet for raising the image on screen
Yes
Rear feet for lowering image on screen
No
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