Epson PowerLite X49 vs ViewSonic PG701WU

Epson PowerLite X49 is $154.06 cheaper and in stock. ViewSonic PG701WU is sharper.

	Epson PowerLite X49$494.94 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PG701WUMSRP $649

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,600 lm ISO (Normal power)	3,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.48–1.77:1	1.5–1.65:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	16 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$508	$649
Best price
Best price	$494.94	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.0–3.6 m	3.2–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,600 lm ISO (Normal power)	3,500 lm ANSI
Colour light output
Colour light output	3,600 lm (Normal power)	—
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Normal 3,600 lm · Eco 2,400 lm	—
Eco brightness
Eco brightness	67%Derived	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	3LCD	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.55 in	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	1024 × 768	WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
Native aspect
Native aspect	4:3Derived	16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	16,000:1	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
3D
3D	—	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	—	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	210 W	203 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	ELPLP97	RLC-119
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 12,000 h eco	5,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	0 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.48–1.77:1	1.5–1.65:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	30–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.2×Derived	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	16.9–20.28 mm	—
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	1.49–1.72	—
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	30°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	2 × HDMI 1.4
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4, Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	5 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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 × 92 mm	312 × 222 × 108 mm
Weight
Weight	2,700 g	2,600 g
Colours
Colours	White	—
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	—	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	Replaceable	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m · high-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 345 W · Normal 345 W · Eco 235 W	300 W
Standby
Standby	0.3 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	2 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
Marks
Marks	FCC, UL	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇪🇺 EU 3 yr · 🇮🇳 IN 3 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59679.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD/PG701WU_PG706WU_PG706HD_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-119
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, VGA cable, Software CD	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable

Epson PowerLite X49$494.94 · Amazon

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