Epson EX3290 vs ViewSonic PA503X

Epson EX3290 is sharper. ViewSonic PA503X is $74.99 cheaper, quieter and lighter.

	Epson EX3290$479.99 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PA503X$405 · 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)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.96–2.15:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	16 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$649.99	—
Best price
Best price	$479.99	$405
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.1 m	4.0–4.4 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	0.55 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1024 × 768
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	None	—
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
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
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	190 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	5,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44:1	1.96–2.15:1
Image size
Image size	33–375 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	120%
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.44	2.56–2.68
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	None	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	None	RS-232, Wired IR
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	No
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	—
Layout
Layout	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	294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	2,200 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	—	10–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	349 W	Max 280 W · Normal 260 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)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 1 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr	3 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/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-108 · Mount PJ-WMK-007
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, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	—	IR

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