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Epson PowerLite 685W vs ViewSonic LS700HD

Epson PowerLite 685W
Epson PowerLite 685W
MSRP $1,390
ViewSonic LS700HDViewSonic LS700HD
MSRP $1,603
Key differences
White light output3,500 lm ISO (Normal power)3,500 lm ANSI
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio0.28–0.37:11.13–1.47:1
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
PriceMSRP $1,390MSRP $1,603
Room fit
Distance to screen0.60–0.80 m2.5–3.3 m
Brightness
Rated brightness3,500 lmDerived3,500 lmDerived
White light output3,500 lm ISO (Normal power)3,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output3,500 lm (Normal power)—
Brightness by modeNormal 3,500 lm · Eco 2,900 lm—
Eco brightness83%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal—0.47 in
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)Derived1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrastUp to 14,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
Calibration
Picture mode memories—2
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power250 W—
Replacement lampELPLP91—
Light-source life5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Light output control—Steps
Cool-down time0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio0.28–0.37:11.13–1.47:1
Image size60–100 in60–300 in
Projection offset—About 100%
ZoomDigitalOptical
Zoom ratio—1.3×Derived
Focal length3.7 mm12–15.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)1.61.9–2.49
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift—None
Horizontal lens shift—None
Vertical keystone3°40°
Horizontal keystone3°40°
Corner correction—4-corner
Interchangeable lens—No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs3 × HDMI2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
HDMI inputs (count)3Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGA, CompositeVGA, + Component, Composite
Max input resolution1080p1080p
Audio inputs3.5 mm, + Microphone3.5 mm
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system driversCrestronCrestron, + AMX
Horizontal scan—15–102 kHz
Vertical scan—23–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Audio
Speaker power16 W2 W
Speakers11
LayoutMonoMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio returnNoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)367 × 400 × 149 mm396 × 314 × 157 mm
Weight5,700 g7,140 g
Orientations+ Table, + Ceiling, + Rear+ 360°
Ceiling mount—M4
Dust filterReplaceable—
Sealed optical engine—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH0–90%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode5,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawNormal 373 W · Eco 324 W260 W
Standby0.23 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby2.2 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
MarksFCC, + ULFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty2 yr (light source 3 mo)3 yr
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd50650.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS700HD/LS700HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare partsLamp ELPLP91 · Air filter ELPAF49 · Mount ELPMB46—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, + Software CDPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + VGA cable
Remote—IR