ViewSonic LSD500HD

$1,049.99
ViewSonic LSD500HD white laser projector seen head-on, with the large black-trimmed lens at the right of the front face and the control panel on top
BrandViewSonic · Installation Projectors
TypeInstallation
ReleasedMay 2026
Resolution1080p
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG
Imaging technologyDLP
Light source typeLaser (phosphor)
ANSI lumens5,500 lm
Throw ratio1.13–1.47:1
Input lag (rated)1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.4 ms

A 1080p single-chip DLP laser projector for boardrooms, venues and golf simulators, rated at 5,500 ANSI lumens with a 1.3x manual zoom lens and images up to 300 inches. It has two HDMI 2.0 inputs, RS-232 and LAN control with Crestron support, a 15 W mono speaker, DLP-Link 3D and a dedicated Golf mode, and no Wi-Fi.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technologyDLP
Technology brandDLP
Number of imaging devices1
Chip / panel diagonal0.65 in
Native aspect ratio16:9
Native resolution1920 × 1080
Pixel shiftNone
Dynamic contrast3,000,000:1
Dynamic light controlLaser dimming
Bit depth / 'number of colours'30 bit
Colour management system6-axis
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG
Max HDR input3840x2160 at 60 Hz (HDR10, HLG)
Max refresh rate1280×720: 120 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 16.4 msMeasured
3x fast input mode
3D supportYes
3D sync methodDLP-Link
3D formatsFrame sequential, Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom

Optics

Throw ratio1.13–1.47:1
Projection distance table30″: 0.75–0.98 m · 40″: 1–1.3 m · 50″: 1.25–1.63 m · 60″: 1.5–1.95 m · 70″: 1.75–2.28 m · 80″: 2–2.6 m · 90″: 2.25–2.93 m · 100″: 2.5–3.25 m · 110″: 2.75–3.58 m · 120″: 3–3.91 m · 130″: 3.25–4.23 m · 140″: 3.5–4.56 m · 150″: 3.75–4.88 m · 200″: 5–6.51 m · 250″: 6.25–8.14 m · 300″: 7.51–9.76 m
Zoom typeOptical
Zoom ratio1.3×
FocusManual
Vertical lens shift0%
Horizontal lens shift0%
Motorized lens shiftNo
Fixed offset132%
Focal length16.9–21.61 mm
F-number2.43–2.78
Image size range30–300 in
Vertical keystone-30–30°
Horizontal keystone-30–30°
Corner / warp correction4pt

Light source

Light source typeLaser (phosphor)
Light source detailThird-generation laser phosphor engine (blue diode lasers, phosphor wheel and colour wheel)
Light source lifeNormal: 20,000 h · Eco: 30,000 h
Warm-up time24.9 sMeasured
Cool-down time2.2 sMeasured
Light-source dimmingDynamic frame
ANSI lumens5,500 lm
ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)6,000
Claimed brightness unitPeak lumens
Brightness by modeBrightest: 5,192 lm · Presentation: 2,743 lm · Movie: 2,225 lm · Gaming: 2,743 lm · Golf: 2,786 lmMeasured
ProjectorCentral table, footnoted 'Measurements were made using the ISO 21118 spec'; zero-gain Pyle matte white screen

Audio

Speaker power15 W
Speaker count1
Audio channelsMono
Audio outputs3.5 mm

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal3840 × 2160
HDMI port count2
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2
Horizontal scan frequency15–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency24–120 Hz
HDBaseTNo
VGA inputNo
USB media playbackNo
RS-232Yes
LAN controlYes
Control ecosystem driversCrestron
Wi-FiNone
EthernetYes
AutofocusNone

Environment & power

Operating temperature0–40°C
Operating humidity10–80%RH
Altitude / high-altitude mode3,658 m
High-altitude modeYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, Rear, Portrait, 360°
Rated voltage100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)167 WMeasured
Power consumption by modeNormal: 165 W
Standby power0.5 W
Power supplyExternal brick
Fan noise (sound pressure)Normal: 32 dB(A) · Eco: 27 dB(A)

Physical & installation

Width286 mm
Depth216 mm
Height129 mm
Weight2.9 kg
Colours / finishesWhite
Mount hole patternThread: M4 · Max screw length mm: 8
Sealed optical engineYes
Air filterNone

Support & ownership

Warranty🇺🇸 US 3 yr
Manual: three years parts and labor in the Americas; under heavy usage (over 14 hours average daily) it drops to one year for parts and labor in the Americas and Europe.
Light-source warranty1 year (original light source, North and South America); 90 days under heavy usage over 14 hours a day
User manualhttps://www.viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/projector/LSD500HD/LSD500HD_V53HD_LS740HD-5_V52HD-5_LSD600W_LS740W-5_UG_ENG.pdf
Photobiological risk groupRG2
Hazard distance1 m
Laser product classClass 1
Safety & market certificationsCE, FCC

In the box

Box contentsProjector, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter
Remote typeIR

Tools

  • Throw calculator — How far from the screen the LSD500HD needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.13–1.47:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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VariantRegionTypeCode
Standard🇺🇸 USASINB0GSC5PW3F
MPNLSD500HD
All variantsAll regionsModel numberVS20995

Reviews

DateTitlePublication
August 10, 2026ViewSonic LSD500HD Review: Best Budget Laser Projector for Golf & Business?ProjectorCentral

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