Nebula X1 vs ViewSonic LX700-4K

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Nebula X1Nebula X1
MSRP $2,999
ViewSonic LX700-4KViewSonic LX700-4K
MSRP $1,299.99
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Number of imaging devicesβ€”1
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.65 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolutionβ€”2716 Γ— 1528
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio0.9–1.5:11.06–1.45:1
Projection distance table80β€³: 2–3.3 m Β· 120β€³: 2.4–4 m Β· 150β€³: 3–5 m Β· 200β€³: 4–6.6 m Β· 300β€³: 6–10 m30β€³: 0.7–0.96 m Β· 40β€³: 0.94–1.28 m Β· 50β€³: 1.17–1.61 m Β· 60β€³: 1.41–1.93 m Β· 70β€³: 1.64–2.25 m Β· 80β€³: 1.88–2.57 m Β· 90β€³: 2.11–2.89 m Β· 100β€³: 2.35–3.21 m Β· 110β€³: 2.58–3.53 m Β· 120β€³: 2.82–3.85 m Β· 130β€³: 3.05–4.17 m Β· 140β€³: 3.29–4.49 m Β· 150β€³: 3.52–4.82 m Β· 200β€³: 4.69–6.42 m Β· 250β€³: 5.87–8.03 m Β· 300β€³: 7.04–9.63 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.67Γ—1.36Γ—
FocusAutoManual
Vertical lens shiftβ€”-15–0%
Fixed offsetβ€”137%
Focal lengthβ€”15.99–21.42 mm
F-numberβ€”2.51–2.93
Lens elements14β€”
Interchangeable lensβ€”No
Image size range60–300 in30–300 in
Vertical keystone-40–40Β°-30–30Β°
Horizontal keystone-30–30Β°-30–30Β°
Corner / warp correctionβ€”Warp
Light source
Light source typeRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Light source detailβ€”Blue laser phosphor
Light source lifeRated: 30,000 hNormal: 20,000 h Β· Eco: 30,000 h
Laser wavelengthsG 525 nmβ€”
Light-source dimmingβ€”Manual steps
Brightness
ANSI lumens3,500 lm3,500 lm
Brightness by modeβ€”Standard: 1,977 lm Β· Bright: 3,091 lm Β· Cinema: 1,817 lm Β· Gaming: 2,164 lm Β· Srgb: 886 lm Β· User: 2,190 lm Β· Hdr: 1,933 lm Β· HLG: 1,912 lmMeasured
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast5,000:1β€”
Dynamic contrast56,000:13,000,000:1
Dynamic light controlDynamic irisLaser dimming
Manual iris / apertureYesβ€”
Colour
BT.2020 gamut110%β€”
Gamut metricAreaβ€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'β€”10 bit
Calibration & picture control
Colour management systemβ€”6-axis
Greyscale control points11β€”
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG
Tone-mapping brand nameAI HDR Tone Mappingβ€”
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesNo
Max refresh rateβ€”1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz Β· 2560Γ—1440: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)β€”1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 4.2 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 16 ms
Auto low-latency modeβ€”Yes
Audio
Speaker power40 W15 W
Speaker count41
Audio channelsβ€”Mono
Audio partnerDolby Audioβ€”
Audio outputsOptical, HDMI eARC3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI ARCYesYes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth speaker modeYesβ€”
Bluetooth audio outYesβ€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signalβ€”3840 Γ— 2160
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2 (eARC): HDMI 2.1, eARCHDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, eARC
Horizontal scan frequencyβ€”15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequencyβ€”23–240 Hz
USB media playbackYesβ€”
RS-232β€”Yes
LAN controlβ€”No
12 V triggerβ€”Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5None
Bluetooth version5.1β€”
Ethernetβ€”No
Firmware / software
Smart OSGoogle TVNone
OS versionAndroid 14β€”
NetflixNativeβ€”
CastingChromecast built-inβ€”
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodDLP-LinkDLP-Link
3D formatsSide-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packingFrame sequential
Glasses included0β€”
Setup automation
AutofocusWhen movedNone
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Screen fit / alignmentYesβ€”
Obstacle avoidanceYesβ€”
Eye-protection sensorYesβ€”
Integrated stand / gimbalType: motorized_gimbal Β· Tilt deg: 25β€”
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Rated: 26 dB(A)Normal: 31 dB(A) Β· Eco: 26 dB(A)
Noise measurement distance1 mβ€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature0–35Β°C0–40Β°C
Operating humidityβ€”10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude modeβ€”3,048 m
High-altitude modeβ€”Yes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequencyβ€”50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)240 Wβ€”
Power consumption by modeβ€”Normal: 180 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyExternal brickExternal brick
Physical & installation
Widthβ€”286 mm
Depthβ€”216 mm
Heightβ€”129 mm
Weight6.2 kg3.3 kg
Mount hole patternThread: M4 Β· Count: 4 Β· Min bolt length mm: 6Thread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8 Β· Hole count: 3
Tripod socketYesβ€”
Sealed optical engineYesYes
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG1RG2
Hazard distanceβ€”1 m
Laser product classClass 1Class 1
Safety & market certificationsCE, UKCAFCC, CE
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
Light-source warrantyβ€”1 year limited warranty on the light source (US)
User manualhttps://salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000026160/en_US/000026160.pdfhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LX700-4K/LX700-4K_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Power adapter, Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote control, BatteriesProjector, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter
Remote typeVoiceBacklit
3D glasses in box0β€”