Epson PowerLite L260F vs ViewSonic PA700X

	Epson PowerLite L260F $1,079	ViewSonic PA700X MSRP $399
Key differences
White light output	4,600 lm ISO (Normal power)	4,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	1.94–2.16:1
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	—
Price	$1,079	MSRP $399
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	2.9–4.7 m	3.9–4.4 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	4,600 lmDerived	4,500 lmDerived
White light output	4,600 lm ISO (Normal power)	4,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output	4,600 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness by mode	Normal 4,600 lm · Eco 3,200 lm	—
Eco brightness	70%Derived	—
Display system
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
On-screen resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived	1024 × 768Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1024 × 768
Native aspect	16:9Derived	4:3Derived
Pixel shift	None	—
Contrast
Dynamic contrast	Over 5,000,000:1	22,000:1
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats	—	Frame sequential
3D glasses sync	—	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Lamp power	—	240 W
Replacement lamp	—	RLC-128
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco	4,000 h normal · 12,000 h dynamic
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control	Continuous	—
Constant brightness mode	Yes	—
Warm-up time	30 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.32–2.12:1	1.94–2.16:1
Image size	31–310 in	30–300 in
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.61×Derived	1.11×Derived
Focal length	18.2–29.1 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)	1.51–1.77	—
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone	No	Yes
Grid warp	Yes	—
Interchangeable lens	—	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)	2Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	—	HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution	DCI 4K	1080p
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, + RCA	3.5 mm
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Ethernet	Yes	—
Casting	Miracast	—
Audio
Speaker power	16 W	3 W
Speakers	—	1
Layout	Mono	Mono
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	325 × 299 × 90 mm	309 × 234 × 115 mm
Weight	4,200 g	2,700 g
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear, + Portrait, + 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount	9 × M4, 9 mm screws	M4, screws ≤ 7 mm
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,657 m
Power draw	Max 272 W · Normal 272 W · Eco 208 W	300 W
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby	2 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	—
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group	RG2	—
Marks	+ FCC, + UL	+ CE
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 3 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd63079.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA700S_PA700X_PA700W_PS502X_PS502W/PA700S_PA700X_PA700W_PS502X_PS502W_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-128
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + HDMI cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + VGA cable