ViewSonic LS625W vs ViewSonic LS700HD

ViewSonic LS625W is $214 cheaper and lighter. ViewSonic LS700HD is brighter and sharper.

	ViewSonic LS625WMSRP $1,389	ViewSonic LS700HDMSRP $1,603

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,200 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.52:1	1.13–1.47:1
Fan noise
Fan noise	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$1,389	$1,603
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	1.1 m	2.5–3.3 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	3,200 lm ANSI	3,500 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.65 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:9Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	100,000:1	3,000,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis	—
Picture mode memories
Picture mode memories	—	2
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
Light source
Light source
Light source	Laser (phosphor)	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	Blue laser + phosphor	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h dynamic
Light output control
Light output control	Steps	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.52:1	1.13–1.47:1
Image size
Image size	70–100 in	60–300 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	About 100%
Zoom
Zoom	None	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	—	1.3×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	12–15.6 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.9–2.49
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	40°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	40°	40°
Corner correction
Corner correction	—	4-corner
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)	2 × HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	VGA, Composite	VGA, Component, Composite
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	WUXGA	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232, 12 V trigger	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	Crestron, AMX
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	20 W	2 W
Speakers
Speakers	2	1
Layout
Layout	Stereo	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)	383 × 291 × 147 mm	396 × 314 × 157 mm
Weight
Weight	6,200 g	7,140 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	360°
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, screws ≤ 8 mm	M4
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	Yes
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	0–90%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	5,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	305 W	260 W
Standby
Standby	Up to 0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
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 30 dB(A)	Normal 34 dB(A) · Eco 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Marks
Marks	FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS625X_LS625W/LS625X_LS625W_UG_ENG.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/LS700HD/LS700HD_UG_ENG.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	IR