Epson Home Cinema 1080 vs ViewSonic LX700-4K

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Epson Home Cinema 1080
MSRP $749.99
ViewSonic LX700-4KViewSonic LX700-4K
MSRP $1,299.99
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Technology brand3LCDβ€”
Number of imaging devices31
Chip / panel diagonal0.61 in0.65 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10802716 Γ— 1528
Addressable resolutionβ€”3840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio1.02–1.23:11.06–1.45:1
Projection distance table30β€³: 0.67–0.81 m Β· 40β€³: 0.9–1.09 m Β· 50β€³: 1.13–1.36 m Β· 60β€³: 1.35–1.64 m Β· 80β€³: 1.81–2.19 m Β· 100β€³: 2.27–2.75 m Β· 150β€³: 3.42–4.13 m Β· 200β€³: 4.57–5.51 m Β· 250β€³: 5.71–6.9 m Β· 300β€³: 6.86–8.28 m30β€³: 0.7–0.96 m Β· 40β€³: 0.94–1.28 m Β· 50β€³: 1.17–1.61 m Β· 60β€³: 1.41–1.93 m Β· 70β€³: 1.64–2.25 m Β· 80β€³: 1.88–2.57 m Β· 90β€³: 2.11–2.89 m Β· 100β€³: 2.35–3.21 m Β· 110β€³: 2.58–3.53 m Β· 120β€³: 2.82–3.85 m Β· 130β€³: 3.05–4.17 m Β· 140β€³: 3.29–4.49 m Β· 150β€³: 3.52–4.82 m Β· 200β€³: 4.69–6.42 m Β· 250β€³: 5.87–8.03 m Β· 300β€³: 7.04–9.63 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.2Γ—1.36Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift0%-15–0%
Horizontal lens shift0%β€”
Fixed offsetβ€”137%
Focal length14.06–16.82 mm15.99–21.42 mm
F-number1.58–1.72.51–2.93
Interchangeable lensβ€”No
Image size range30–300 in30–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Corner / warp correction4ptWarp
Light source
Light source typeLampLaser (phosphor)
Light source detail210 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp, ELPLP97Blue laser phosphor
Lamp wattage210 Wβ€”
Light source lifeNormal: 6,000 h Β· Eco: 12,000 hNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 h
Cool-down time0 sβ€”
Light-source dimmingManual stepsManual steps
Brightness
ISO light output3,400 lmβ€”
ANSI lumensβ€”3,500 lm
Colour light output (CLO)3,400 lm (colour)β€”
Brightness by modeNormal: 3,400 lm Β· Eco: 2,200 lmStandard: 1,977 lm Β· Bright: 3,091 lm Β· Cinema: 1,817 lm Β· Gaming: 2,164 lm Β· Srgb: 886 lm Β· User: 2,190 lm Β· Hdr: 1,933 lm Β· HLG: 1,912 lmMeasured
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast16,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic irisLaser dimming
Colour
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit10 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management systemβ€”6-axis
HDR
HDR formatsβ€”HDR10, HLG
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)NoNo
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 60 Hz1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 2560Γ—1440: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)β€”1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms
Auto low-latency modeβ€”Yes
Audio
Speaker power2 W15 W
Speaker count11
Audio channelsMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCβ€”Yes
HDMI eARCβ€”Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 Γ— 12003840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI1: HDMI; HDMI2: HDMIHDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, eARC
Audio input terminalsRcaβ€”
Horizontal scan frequencyβ€”15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequencyβ€”23–240 Hz
VGA inputYesβ€”
RS-232β€”Yes
LAN controlβ€”No
12 V triggerβ€”Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5None
Ethernetβ€”No
Firmware / software
Smart OSNoneNone
CastingMiracastβ€”
3D
3D supportβ€”Yes
3D sync methodβ€”DLP-Link
3D formatsβ€”Frame sequential
Setup automation
Autofocusβ€”None
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 37 dB(A) Β· Quiet: 28 dB(A)Normal: 31 dB(A) Β· Eco: 26 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,048 m3,048 m
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption by modeNormal: 345 W Β· Eco: 235 WNormal: 180 W
Standby power0.3 W0.5 W
Networked standby power2 Wβ€”
Power supplyβ€”External brick
Physical & installation
Width302 mm286 mm
Depth249 mm216 mm
Height87 mm129 mm
Weight2.8 kg3.3 kg
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 9 Β· Hole count: 3Thread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8 Β· Hole count: 3
Sealed optical engineβ€”Yes
Air filterReplaceableβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupβ€”RG2
Hazard distanceβ€”1 m
Laser product classβ€”Class 1
Safety & market certificationsFCCFCC, CE
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yr Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 2 yr Β· πŸ‡΅πŸ‡· PR 2 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
Light-source warranty90 days (limited)1 year limited warranty on the light source (US)
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59124.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LX700-4K/LX700-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guideProjector, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter
Remote typeβ€”Backlit