ViewSonic PA504W vs ViewSonic PS502W

ViewSonic PA504W is $80 cheaper and lighter.

	ViewSonic PA504WMSRP $499	ViewSonic PS502WMSRP $579

Key differences
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.21–1.57:1	0.52:1
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	—
MSRP
MSRP	$499	$579
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.6–3.4 m	1.1 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	—
Native resolution
Native resolution	WXGA (1280 × 800)	WXGA (1280 × 800)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:10Derived	16:10Derived
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	22,000:1	15,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Light-source dimming	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	200 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	—	RLC-128
Light-source life
Light-source life	6,000 h normal · 15,000 h dynamic	4,000 h normal · 12,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.21–1.57:1	0.52:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	60–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.3×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	—	7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.8
Focus
Focus	Manual	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	No	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	40°	19°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	—	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
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	1080p	1080p
Audio inputs
Audio inputs	3.5 mm	3.5 mm
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Crestron, AMX	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	None	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	10 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	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)	294 × 218 × 110 mm	309 × 234 × 115 mm
Weight
Weight	2,330 g	2,870 g
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 8 mm	M4, screws ≤ 7 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	0–90%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,000 m · high-altitude mode	3,657 m
Power draw
Power draw	255 W	295 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
Safety & support
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr)	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA504W/PA504W_UG_ENG.pdf	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA700S_PA700X_PA700W_PS502X_PS502W/PA700S_PA700X_PA700W_PS502X_PS502W_UG_ENG.pdf
Spare parts
Spare parts	—	Lamp RLC-128
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, VGA cable
Remote
Remote	IR	—