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11 Mar, 2026







£425.96 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ViewSonic M1E MAX is the kind of projector you buy when you want a simple, decent-looking 1080p picture without paying the “proper installation” tax. For £354.83 ex‑VAT, it’s aimed at small meeting rooms, training sessions, and occasional presentations—places where you’re more worried about quick setup and cost than squeezing out the last bit of brightness or contrast. If you’ll mostly be using it with lights off (or controlled lighting) and from a fairly sensible distance, it should feel like good value: it’s lightweight to move around, easy to get going, and you’re unlikely to feel short‑changed during everyday use.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you need reliable punch in a bright room. Standard/LED business projectors at this price point tend to be happiest with dimmer environments, and “commercial” doesn’t mean it’ll replace higher-end models when people insist on overhead lighting. Also, if you’re doing frequent large-screen viewing from awkward distances or need sharp text from very far back, you may end up wanting something brighter. For the money, though: great for SMEs, home offices, and smaller sites that want a practical projector rather than a statement piece.

ViewSonic
ViewSonic LSC801WU - 3LCD projector - 8000 ANSI lumens - WUXGA (1920 x 1200) - 16:10 - 1080p - zoom lens

Epson
Epson EB-1780W - LCD projector - portable - 3000 lumens (white) - 3000 lumens (colour) - WXGA (1280 x 800) - 16:10 - 720p - 802.11n wireless / NFC / Miracast

Sony
Sony VPL-PHZ51 - 3LCD projector - 5300 lumens - 5300 lumens (colour) - WUXGA (1920 x 1200) - 16:10 - LAN

Epson
Epson EB-685Wi - 3LCD projector - 3500 lumens (white) - 3500 lumens (colour) - WXGA (1280 x 800) - 16:10 - 720p - LAN