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InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234 vs ViewSonic PA503S

InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234 is sharper and quieter. ViewSonic PA503S is $88.39 cheaper and lighter.

InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234$448.38 · Amazon
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ViewSonic PA503S$359.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
—4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1024 × 768800 × 600
Throw ratio
1.48–1.93:11.96–2.15:1
Lowest input lag
—16 msDerived
Fan noise
27 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
—$359
Best price
$448.38$359.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–3.9 m4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light output
—4,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
4,600 lm—
Brightness uniformity
80%—
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.55 in
Native resolution
1024 × 768800 × 600
Native aspect
4:3Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
—6
Dynamic contrast
30,000:122,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
2.2, 2.4—
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential—
3D glasses sync
DLP-Link—
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
—190 W
Replacement lamp
—RLC-108
Light-source life
15,000 h dynamic5,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Light output control
Steps—
Cool-down time
10 s—
Optics
Throw ratio
1.48–1.93:11.96–2.15:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
—120%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.3×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length
21.85–24.01 mm22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.432.56–2.68
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
No—
Vertical lens shift
—None
Horizontal lens shift
—None
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
—1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 1.4HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGAVGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
WUXGAWUXGA
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Crestron—
Horizontal scan
15–97.55 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
54–85 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Yes—
Audio
Speaker power
10 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
—Mono
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
236 × 313 × 96.4 mm294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight
2,900 g2,200 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screws—
Dust filter
None—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–85%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Max 267 W260 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Up to 2 W—
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
27 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
CE, UKCA, FCC, CCCCE, FCC
Warranty
2 yr (light source 1 yr or 1,000 h)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://cdn.infocus.com/2024/07/ScreenPlay_Users_Manual_v1.0_Vista_Genesis_I__II-1-87_EN.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
—Lamp RLC-108
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
IR—
InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234$448.38 · Amazon
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ViewSonic PA503S$359.99 · Amazon
Buy