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Optoma HD29x vs ViewSonic V52HD

What HD29x does better (3) and where V52HD wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HD29x
Optoma · 2023HD29x
4.6Score
3 advantages
vs
ViewSonic V52HD
ViewSonic · 2023V52HD
7.2Score
8 advantages≈ US$1,000
Higher score
4.8Picture7.0
3.4Gaming & inputs5.0
2.9Setup & placement6.0
5.3Noise, lifetime & portability6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

HD29xV52HD
316 × 108244286 × 129216
HD29xV52HDDifference
Height108 mm129 mm−21 mm
Width316 mm286 mm+30 mm
Depth244 mm216 mm+28 mm
Weight2.9 kg3 kg−0.1 kg

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

Why is HD29x better than V52HD?

  1. Audio outputYes · V52HD: No
  2. Fan noise29 dB vs 32 dB+10%
  3. Weight2.88 kg vs 3 kg+4%

Why is V52HD better than HD29x?

  1. Light source life4,000 h vs 20,000 h5×
  2. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm vs 5,000 lm+25%
  3. Built-in speakers (total output)10 W vs 15 W+50%
  4. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)22,000:1 vs 2,000,000:190.9×
  5. Maximum refresh rate85 Hz vs 120 Hz+41%
  6. Ethernet (LAN)No · HD29x: Yes
  7. Optical zoom1.1× vs 2×+82%
  8. Power consumption290 W vs 210 W+38%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic V52HDViewSonic V52HD≈ US$1,0007.2
Picture
Resolution (on screen)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light source—Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)4,000 lm5,000 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)22,000:12,000,000:1
HDR supportNoNo
3D playbackYesYes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate85 Hz120 Hz
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.13:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.66:11.47:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m2.5 m
Smallest image size30″30″
Largest image size300″300″
Optical zoom1.1×2×
Lens shiftNoneNone
Keystone correctionYesYes
Automatic keystone correctionNoNo
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)10 W15 W
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version22
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption290 W210 W
Light source life4,000 h20,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)10,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise29 dB32 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)27 dB26 dB
Weight2.88 kg3 kg
Width316 mm286 mm
Height108 mm129 mm
Depth244 mm216 mm
ColoursWhiteWhite
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