Choosing between the AVer M11-8M and the AVer M15W? Here's how they differ on platforms, camera and price, and which one fits your room.
Short answer: pick the M11-8M if you want the one that costs $356 less. Pick the M15W if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms.
Both are USB document cameras; the difference is camera and power.
Side by side
| M11-8M | M15W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240 | $596 |
| Zoom | 20X digital | 23x digital |
| Power | mini-USB in, 5V/0.9A; 4W max | Built-in battery; DC 5V/2A |
| Weight | 0.83 kg | 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years (battery and accessories 1 year) |
| Sensor | 1/3.06" CMOS, 8MP | 1/3.06" CMOS, 13 megapixels |
| Frame rate | Max. 60fps (display) | 60 fps (max.) |
| Shooting area | A3, 16.53" x 12.4" (420 x 315 mm) | 426 x 313 mm (16.77" x 12.32") |
| Microphone | Built-in | Built-in |
| Size | — | Operating 518 x 84 x 351 mm; folded 280 x 84 x 42 mm |
| Connections | Output: 1920x1080@60fps (HDMI, USB); 3168x2376@8fps (USB); Ports: HDMI out, USB-A (USB disk), mini-USB (PC), micro SD slot | Output: HDMI 4K / 1080p60 / 720p60; Wireless: P2P Wi-Fi, dual band (5 GHz recommended), 45 ft effective range; streams up to 4K@30fps; Ports: HDMI out, USB mini-B, USB-A (Wi-Fi dongle) |
Specs are AVer's published figures. Prices can change.
The key differences
- Zoom: M11-8M: 20X digital. M15W: 23x digital.
- Warranty: M11-8M: 3 years. M15W: 3 years (battery and accessories 1 year).
- Power: the M11-8M runs on USB bus power; the M15W on battery or USB.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the M11-8M if you want the one that costs $356 less. See the M11-8M
- Choose the M15W if you want the one that runs on battery, so it moves between rooms. See the M15W
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Still deciding? Read the M11-8M guide and the M15W guide, see M11-8M alternatives and M15W alternatives, compare them interactively, or send us your room details for a recommendation.
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