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Optoma HD146X vs ViewSonic PX701-4K

What HD146X does better (4) and where PX701-4K wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HD146X
Optoma · 2020HD146X
5.5Score
4 advantages≈ US$650
vs
ViewSonic PX701-4K
ViewSonic · 2021PX701-4K
7.3Score
5 advantages≈ US$860
Higher score
4.2Picture6.8
6.0Setup & placement2.9
5.6Noise, lifetime & portability5.4

Why is HD146X better than PX701-4K?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm vs 3,200 lm+12%
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)25,000:1 vs 12,000:12.1×
  3. Fan noise26 dB vs 31 dB+19%
  4. Optical zoom2× vs 1.1×+82%

Why is PX701-4K better than HD146X?

  1. Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
  2. Built-in speakers (total output)3 W vs 10 W3.3×
  3. Light source life4,000 h vs 6,000 h+50%
  4. HDR supportNo · HD146X: Yes
  5. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HD146XOptoma HD146X≈ US$6505.5
ViewSonic PX701-4KViewSonic PX701-4K≈ US$8607.3
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method—4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,600 lm3,200 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)25,000:112,000:1
HDR supportNoYes
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—240 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.47:11.5:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.62:11.65:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.25 m3.32 m
Smallest image size28″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom2×1.1×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)3 W10 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs12
HDMI version1.4—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption295 W290 W
Light source life4,000 h6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—27 dB
Weight—2.8 kg
Width—312 mm
Height—108 mm
Depth—222 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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