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MW561 vs Pico

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MW561
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The short verdict

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MW561
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Pico
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Choose the MW561 if
  • Brighter screen outdoors (4,000 vs 500 nits peak)
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Choose the Pico if
  • Lighter in the hand (1,600 vs 2,300 g)
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theMW5611 win
+700%Brighter screen outdoors4,000 vs 500 nits peak
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Why pick thePico1 win
−700 gLighter in the hand1,600 vs 2,300 g
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Display6 differences
Brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
500 ANSI lumens
Resolution
WXGA (1200x800)
1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)
20000:1
100000:1
Native aspect ratio
16:10
16:9
Projector brightness
4000 ANSI lumens
500 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
WXGA (1200x800)
1080p (1920x1080)
Performance2 differences
Market Positioning
Business
Home cinema
Noise level
36 dB
31 dB
Battery & charging2 differences
AC input frequency
50/60 Hz
50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)
300 W
42 W
Design7 differences
Weight
2300 g
1600 g
Colors
White
Brown, Grey
Depth
221 mm
144 mm
Height
120 mm
139 mm
Number of built-in speakers
1
2
Number of colours
1.07 billion colours
1.073 billion colours
Width
296 mm
139 mm
Connectivity1 difference
HDMI ports quantity
2
1
General4 differences
Cables included
AC, HDMI
USB Type-C
Noise level (economic mode)
31 dB
29 dB
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 40 °C
0 - 40 °C
RMS rated power
20 W
4 W
Throw ratio
1.55 - 1.7
1.3
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