Philips ProPix 650 vs ViewSonic PA503S

Philips ProPix 650 is $110.99 cheaper and sharper. ViewSonic PA503S is lighter.

	Philips ProPix 650$249 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic PA503S$359.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	800 × 600
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	2,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.96–2.15:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	16 msDerived
Fan noise
Fan noise	Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$499	$359
Best price
Best price	$249	$359.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	4,000 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.55 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	800 × 600
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
Colour wheel segments	—	6
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	2,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	—	22,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	190 W
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	RLC-108
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 10,000 h eco	5,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.55–1.7:1	1.96–2.15:1
Image size
Image size	60–150 in	30–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	120%
Zoom
Zoom	—	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.1×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.56–2.68
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI	HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA	VGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	WUXGA
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Smart platform
Smart platform	None	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	—	1
Layout
Layout	—	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 × 218 × 99 mm	294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight
Weight	2,500 g	2,200 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	10–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	High-altitude mode	3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	260 W	260 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	Eco 29 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	CE	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	—	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
User manual	https://www.documents.philips.com/assets/20250907/3af740f385cd4c5c9a99b35101160708.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
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-108
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	—

Philips ProPix 650$249 · Amazon

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ViewSonic PA503S$359.99 · Amazon

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