ViewSonic PA700W vs ViewSonic PS502W

ViewSonic PA700W is $150 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

	ViewSonic PA700WMSRP $429	ViewSonic PS502WMSRP $579

Key differences
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	4,500 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.54–1.72:1	0.52:1
MSRP
MSRP	$429	$579
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	3.3–3.7 m	1.1 m
Picture
White light outputANSI
White light outputANSI	4,500 lm ANSI	4,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
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
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	10 bit	10 bit
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats
3D formats	Frame sequential	—
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	Lamp	Lamp
Lamp power
Lamp power	240 W	—
Replacement lamp
Replacement lamp	RLC-128	RLC-128
Light-source life
Light-source life	4,000 h normal · 12,000 h dynamic	4,000 h normal · 12,000 h dynamic
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	1.54–1.72:1	0.52:1
Image size
Image size	30–300 in	60–300 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Digital
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.11×Derived	—
Focal length
Focal length	—	7.51 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.8
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°	19°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
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	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
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	15–102 kHz	15–102 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	23–120 Hz	23–120 Hz
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	2 W	16 W
Speakers
Speakers	1	1
Layout
Layout	Mono	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)	309 × 234 × 115 mm	309 × 234 × 115 mm
Weight
Weight	2,700 g	2,870 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M4, screws ≤ 7 mm	M4, screws ≤ 7 mm
Ingress protection
Ingress protection	IP5X (light engine)	—
Sealed optical engine
Sealed optical engine	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	10–80%RH	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	3,657 m	3,657 m
Power draw
Power draw	300 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
Marks
Marks	CE	—
Warranty
Warranty	3 yr (light source 1 yr)	3 yr
User manual
User manual	https://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/PA700S_PA700X_PA700W_PS502X_PS502W/PA700S_PA700X_PA700W_PS502X_PS502W_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	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