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Epson PowerLite 685W vs ViewSonic PG701WU

Epson PowerLite 685W
Epson PowerLite 685W
MSRP $1,390
ViewSonic PG701WUViewSonic PG701WU
MSRP $649
Key differences
White light output3,500 lm ISO (Normal power)3,500 lm ANSI
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio0.28–0.37:11.5–1.65:1
Lowest input lag—16 msDerived
Fan noiseNormal 35 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)—
PriceMSRP $1,390MSRP $649
Room fit
Distance to screen0.60–0.80 m3.2–3.6 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
On-screen resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)DerivedWUXGA (1920 × 1200)Derived
Native resolutionWXGA (1280 × 800)WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect16:10Derived16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments—6
Contrast
Dynamic contrastUp to 14,000:1—
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic iris—
Colour
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit10 bit
3D
3D—Yes
3D formats—Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light sourceLampLamp
Lamp power250 W203 W
Replacement lampELPLP91RLC-119
Light-source life5,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco5,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Cool-down time0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio0.28–0.37:11.5–1.65:1
Image size60–100 in30–300 in
ZoomDigitalOptical
Zoom ratio—1.1×Derived
Focal length3.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)1.6—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shift—None
Vertical keystone3°40°
Horizontal keystone3°—
Motion & gaming
Input lag—1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Lowest input lag—16 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs3 × HDMI2 × HDMI 1.4
HDMI inputs (count)3Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 1.4Derived
Other video inputsVGA, + CompositeVGA
Max input resolution1080pWUXGA
Audio inputs3.5 mm, + Microphone3.5 mm
USB media playbackYes—
Control portsRS-232RS-232
Control-system driversCrestron—
Horizontal scan—15–102 kHz
Vertical scan—23–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYes—
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 mm312 × 222 × 108 mm
Weight5,700 g2,600 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount—M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filterReplaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH0–90%RH
Altitude3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawNormal 373 W · Eco 324 W300 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)—
Safety & compliance
MarksFCC, + ULFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty2 yr (light source 3 mo)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd50650.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare partsLamp ELPLP91 · Air filter ELPAF49 · Mount ELPMB46Lamp RLC-119
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, + Software CDPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, + VGA cable