InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST vs ViewSonic PA503W

InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST is quieter. ViewSonic PA503W is $154.19 cheaper, sharper and lighter.

	InFocus ScreenPlay Vista SP2234ST$594.18 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PA503W$439.99 · Amazon Buy

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	0.62:1	1.55–1.7:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	16 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	27 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	—	$439.99
Best price
Best price	$594.18	$439.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.3 m	3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	4,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,200 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	80%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	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
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	30,000:1	22,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	15	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	200 W
Light-source life
Light-source life	15,000 h dynamic	6,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	10 s	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.62:1	1.55–1.7:1
Image size
Image size	—	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	115%	100%
Zoom
Zoom	None	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	7.15 mm	22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.8	2.56–2.68
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	20°	40°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–97.55 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	54–85 Hz	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	No
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
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)	236 × 313 × 96.4 mm	294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight
Weight	2,900 g	2,200 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≥ 10 mm	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Dust filter
Dust filter	None	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–85%RH	10–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,048 m	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 267 W · Eco 210 W	Max 280 W · Normal 260 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	Up to 2 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	27 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Marks
Marks	CE, UKCA, FCC, CCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr (light source 1 yr or 1,000 h)	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.infocus.com/2023/11/ScreenPlay-Users-Manual-v1.0-Visa-Genesis-I-II-.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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