Epson PowerLite E24 vs ViewSonic PA504W

Epson PowerLite E24 is $78 cheaper. ViewSonic PA504W is sharper and lighter.

	Epson PowerLite E24MSRP $421	ViewSonic PA504WMSRP $499

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44–2.88:1	1.21–1.57:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	None
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$421	$499
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.9–5.9 m	2.6–3.4 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	4,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	3,600 lm	—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	3,600 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	Up to 15,000:1	22,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	—	Light-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	—	None
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	200 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	6,000 h normal · 15,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.44–2.88:1	1.21–1.57:1
Image size
Image size	30–350 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Digital	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.3×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16.7 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.44	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm, RCA	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	—	None
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	NoneDerived	NoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	302 × 249 × 87 mm	294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight
Weight	2,700 g	2,330 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Normal 349 W · Eco 241 W	255 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr (light source 3 mo)	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd65860/EN/index.html	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA504W/PA504W_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	Lamp V13H010L97 · Air filter V13H134A32	—
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	—	IR