ViewSonic PA503W vs ViewSonic PA503X

ViewSonic PA503W is sharper. ViewSonic PA503X is $34.99 cheaper.

ViewSonic PA503W$439.99 · Amazon
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ViewSonic PA503X$405 · Amazon
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Key differences
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.96–2.15:1
MSRP
$439.99—
Best price
$439.99$405
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.3–3.7 m4.0–4.4 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
4,000 lm ANSI4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.65 in0.55 in
Native resolution
WXGA (1280 × 800)1024 × 768
Native aspect
16:10Derived4:3Derived
Colour wheel segments
66
Dynamic contrast
22,000:122,000:1
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequentialFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
LampLamp
Lamp power
200 W190 W
Light-source life
6,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco5,000 h normal · 15,000 h super eco
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
1.55–1.7:11.96–2.15:1
Image size
30–300 in30–300 in
Projection offset
100%120%
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
NoNo
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
VGAVGA
Max input resolution
1080p1080p
Audio inputs
3.5 mm3.5 mm
Control ports
RS-232RS-232, Wired IR
Horizontal scan
15–102 kHz15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
23–120 Hz23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Ethernet
NoNo
Audio
Speaker power
2 W2 W
Speakers
1—
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
Max 280 W · Normal 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
RG2RG2
Marks
FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
3 yr (light source 1 yr)3 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 · Mount PJ-WMK-007
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cablePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
IRIR
ViewSonic PA503W$439.99 · Amazon
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ViewSonic PA503X$405 · Amazon
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