Epson PowerLite L530U vs ViewSonic LS740-4K

Epson PowerLite L530U is in stock. ViewSonic LS740-4K is $747.01 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

Epson PowerLite L530U$2,547 · Amazon
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ViewSonic LS740-4K$1,799.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.4–2.24:1
HDR formats
—HLG
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$2,943$1,799.99
Best price
$2,547$1,799.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
2.9–4.7 m3.1–5.0 m
Picture
White light output
5,200 lm ISO5,000 lm ANSI
Colour light output
5,200 lm—
Brightness uniformity
86%—
Brightness by mode
Normal 5,200 lm · Eco 3,640 lm—
Eco brightness
70%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.67 in0.65 in
Native resolution
WUXGA (1920 × 1200)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
16:10Derived16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Up to 2,500,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimming—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
HDR formats
—HLG
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
Picture mode memories
10—
3D
—Yes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Blue laser + phosphorBlue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 30,000 h eco20,000 h normal · 30,000 h super eco
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
Continuous—
Constant brightness mode
Yes—
Warm-up time
30 s—
Cool-down time
0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.2:11.4–2.24:1
Image size
50–500 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—124%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.63×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
20–31.8 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
1.5–1.7—
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±50%—
Horizontal lens shift
±20%—
Vertical keystone
30°30°
Horizontal keystone
30°30°
Grid warp
—Yes
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
—1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)
Other video inputs
VGA, HDBaseT—
Max input resolution
DCI 4K4K UHD
Audio inputs
3.5 mm—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15–92 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
50–85 Hz24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 4—
Ethernet
YesYes
Casting
Miracast—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W15 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
440 × 304 × 122 mm286 × 216 × 129 mm
Weight
8,200 g3,100 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°Table, Ceiling, Portrait, 360°
Dust filter
ReplaceableNone
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Sealed optical engine
—Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–45°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH10–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,658 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 301 W · Eco 232 W165 W
Standby
0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
2 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Hazard distance
—1 m
FDA laser notice
Notice 57—
Marks
FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
3 yr3 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61218.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500-4K/LSD500-4K_LS740-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Air filter V13H134A56 · Mount V12H808001 · Mount V12H809001—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens capPower cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
—IR
Epson PowerLite L530U$2,547 · Amazon
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ViewSonic LS740-4K$1,799.99 · Amazon
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