Optoma ZW350e vs ViewSonic PA503HD

ViewSonic PA503HD is sharper and lighter.

	Optoma ZW350e$629 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PA503HD$640 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	—	4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.54–1.72:1	1.48–1.62:1
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$979	$649.99
Best price
Best price	$629	$640
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	3.3–3.6 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	—	4,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	4,000 lm	—
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	75%	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	2,000,000:1	22,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	6-axis
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Lamp
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	—
Light engine
Light engine	DuraCore	—
Lamp power
Lamp power	—	240 W
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	4,000 h normal · 15,000 h dynamic
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	—
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	10 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.54–1.72:1	1.48–1.62:1
Image size
Image size	20–300 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	112%	—
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.12×Derived	1.09×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	21.85–24 mm	21.8–24 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	2.41–2.53	2.5–2.67
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	4-corner	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	—	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–140 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	24–120 Hz	23–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	15 W	3 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)	274 × 216 × 114 mm	309 × 234 × 115 mm
Weight
Weight	3,000 g	2,700 g
Orientations
Orientations	Portrait, 360°	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, 10 mm screws	—
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP6X	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 139 W · Eco 88 W	295 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/import/Documents/883be603-99a2-4b9e-96fe-36fe3f4eae3e.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA503HD/PA503HD_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	IR	IR

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