ViewSonic PA700X vs ViewSonic PS502W
ViewSonic PA700X is $180 cheaper, brighter and lighter. ViewSonic PS502W is sharper.
| Key differences | ||
|---|---|---|
| White light outputANSI | ||
| White light outputANSI | 4,500 lm ANSI | 4,000 lm ANSI |
| Native resolution | ||
| Native resolution | 1024 × 768 | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Throw ratio | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.94–2.16:1 | 0.52:1 |
| MSRP | ||
| MSRP | $399 | $579 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.9–4.4 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 | 1024 × 768 | WXGA (1280 × 800) |
| Native aspect | ||
| Native aspect | 4:3Derived | 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 | 1.94–2.16:1 | 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 | 3 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 |
| 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 |

