Epson PowerLite 118 vs ViewSonic PG701WU

Epson PowerLite 118 is $82 cheaper and in stock. ViewSonic PG701WU is sharper and lighter.

Key differences
White light output
3,800 lm ISO3,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 768WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
1.48–1.77:11.5–1.65:1
Lowest input lag
—16 msDerived
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)—
MSRP
$580$649
Best price
$567—
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–3.6 m3.2–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
3,800 lm ISO3,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output
3,800 lm—
Brightness by mode
Max 3,800 lm · Normal 3,600 lm · Eco 2,500 lm—
Eco brightness
66%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Native resolution
1024 × 768WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
Dynamic contrast
Up to 16,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic iris—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
210 W203 W
Replacement lamp
—RLC-119
Light-source life
8,000 h normal · 17,000 h eco5,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.48–1.77:11.5–1.65:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.2×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length
16.9–20.28 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.49–1.72—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
30°40°
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
4-corner—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
1080pWUXGA
Audio inputs
Microphone3.5 mm
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
—15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
—23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
None—
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
16 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
MonoMono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
302 × 260 × 92 mm312 × 222 × 108 mm
Weight
2,800 g2,600 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
3 × M4, 9 mm screwsM4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH0–90%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 345 W · Normal 303 W · Eco 235 W300 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Marks
FCC, ULFCC
Warranty
2 yr (light source 3 mo)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp RLC-119
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Warranty card, HDMI cable, Software CDPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable