ViewSonic PA503S vs ViewSonic PA503W

ViewSonic PA503S is $80 cheaper. ViewSonic PA503W is sharper.

ViewSonic PA503S$359.99 · Amazon
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ViewSonic PA503W$439.99 · Amazon
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Key differences
Native resolution
800 × 600WXGA (1280 × 800)
Throw ratio
1.96–2.15:11.55–1.7:1
MSRP
$359$439.99
Best price
$359.99$439.99
Room fit
Distance to screen
4.0–4.4 m3.3–3.7 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.55 in0.65 in
Native resolution
800 × 600WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
4:3Derived16:10Derived
Colour wheel segments
66
Dynamic contrast
22,000:122,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
—6-axis
3D
YesYes
3D formats
—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
190 W200 W
Replacement lamp
RLC-108—
Light-source life
5,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco6,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Optics
Throw ratio
1.96–2.15:11.55–1.7:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
120%100%
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
1.1×Derived1.1×Derived
Focal length
22–24.1 mm22–24.1 mm
Aperture (f-number)
2.56–2.682.56–2.68
Focus
ManualManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Vertical keystone
40°40°
Motion & gaming
Input lag
1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms1080p: 60 Hz 16 ms
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4)
Other video inputs
VGA, Component, CompositeVGA
Max input resolution
WUXGA1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
—No
Audio
Speaker power
2 W2 W
Speakers
11
Layout
Mono—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
NoneDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
294 × 218 × 110 mm294 × 218 × 110 mm
Weight
2,200 g2,200 g
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
—M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
0–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
10–90%RH10–90%RH
Altitude
3,000 m · high-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
260 WMax 280 W · Normal 260 W
Standby
Up to 0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Risk group
—RG2
Marks
CE, FCCFCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr)3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/Projector/PA500_PA503%20Series/PA500S_PA503S_SP3_PA500X_PA503X_SP6_PA503W_PA503SP_PA503XP_UG_ENG.pdfhttps://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
Lamp RLC-108—
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
—IR
ViewSonic PA503S$359.99 · Amazon
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ViewSonic PA503W$439.99 · Amazon
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