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Optoma HZ151X vs ViewSonic LSD500HD

What HZ151X does better (4) and where LSD500HD wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Optoma HZ151X
Optoma · 2026HZ151X
7.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$1,000
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ViewSonic LSD500HD
ViewSonic · 2026LSD500HD
1 advantage≈ US$1,100
8.0Picture8.2

Why is HZ151X better than LSD500HD?

  1. Light source life30,000 h vs 5,500 h5.5×
  2. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · LSD500HD: No
  4. Audio outputYes · LSD500HD: No

Why is LSD500HD better than HZ151X?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm vs 5,500 lm+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Optoma HZ151XOptoma HZ151X≈ US$1,0007.4
ViewSonic LSD500HDViewSonic LSD500HD≈ US$1,100
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 sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)5,000 lm5,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)2,000,000:1—
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10—
3D playbackYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.13:1—
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.47:1—
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)—
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.5 m—
Smallest image size39″—
Largest image size300″—
Optical zoom1.3×—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)15 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs21
HDMI version2—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputYesNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life30,000 h5,500 h
Design & noise
Fan noise (eco mode)29 dB—
Weight3.4 kg—
Width274 mm—
Height108 mm—
Depth216 mm—
ColoursWhiteWhite
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