Epson EX3290 vs ViewSonic PA503HD

Epson EX3290 is $160.01 cheaper and lighter. ViewSonic PA503HD is sharper.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PA503HD$640 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.48–1.62:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	$649.99
Best price
Best price	$479.99	$640
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	4,000 lm ISO	4,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	4,000 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.59 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 16,000:1	22,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	240 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	4,000 h normal · 15,000 h dynamic
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.48–1.62:1
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.44	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	None	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	3 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	—	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	—	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 234 × 77 mm	309 × 234 × 115 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	2,700 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 9 mm screws	—
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	349 W	295 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA503HD/PA503HD_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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