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Optoma 4K550 vs ViewSonic LS700-4K

What 4K550 does better (6) and where LS700-4K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Optoma 4K550
Optoma · 20184K550
5.4Score
6 advantages
vs
ViewSonic LS700-4K
ViewSonic · 2019LS700-4K
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$1,450
Higher score
9.3Picture7.9
2.2Noise, lifetime & portability3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

4K550LS700-4K
392 × 129281396 × 157314
4K550LS700-4KDifference
Height129 mm157 mm−28 mm
Width392 mm396 mm−4 mm
Depth281 mm314 mm−33 mm
Weight5.8 kg7.1 kg−1.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 4K550 better than LS700-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 3,300 lm+52%
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 2 W5×
  3. Lens shiftVertical vs None
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 34 dB+6%
  5. Weight5.8 kg vs 7.14 kg+23%
  6. Optical zoom1.6× vs 1.3×+23%

Why is LS700-4K better than 4K550?

  1. Light source life3,000 h vs 20,000 h6.7×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:1 vs 3,000,000:1300×
  3. Power consumption335 W vs 260 W+29%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic LS700-4KViewSonic LS700-4K≈ US$1,4505.8
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm3,300 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)10,000:13,000,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formats—HDR10
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.39:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.22:11.47:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.08 m2.5 m
Smallest image size26″60″
Largest image size302″300″
Optical zoom1.6×1.3×
Lens shiftVerticalNone
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W2 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputYesYes
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption335 W260 W
Light source life3,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)4,000 h—
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB34 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—32 dB
Weight5.8 kg7.14 kg
Width392 mm396 mm
Height129 mm157 mm
Depth281 mm314 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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