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Optoma Photon Life PH31 vs ViewSonic PX700HDH

What Photon Life PH31 does better (3) and where PX700HDH wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Optoma Photon Life PH31
Optoma · 2025Photon Life PH31
3.8Score
3 advantages≈ US$390
vs
ViewSonic PX700HDH
ViewSonic · 2026PX700HDH
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ US$500
Higher score
3.1Picture4.8
6.4Noise, lifetime & portability5.4

Why is Photon Life PH31 better than PX700HDH?

  1. Light source life20,000 h vs 6,000 h3.3×
  2. Audio outputYes · PX700HDH: No
  3. Weight2.2 kg vs 2.4 kg+9%

Why is PX700HDH better than Photon Life PH31?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,500 lm vs 3,700 lm2.5×
  2. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:1 vs 22,000:155×
  3. Largest image size150″ vs 300″2×
  4. Fan noise32 dB vs 31 dB+3%
Specifications

Side by side

ViewSonic PX700HDHViewSonic PX700HDH≈ US$5005.8
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 sourceLED—
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,500 lm3,700 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)400:122,000:1
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.5:11.49:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)1.65:11.64:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.32 m3.3 m
Smallest image size60″—
Largest image size150″300″
Optical zoom1.1×—
Lens shiftNone—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)5 W—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
HDMI version—1.4
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)NoNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputYesNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption—300 W
Light source life20,000 h6,000 h
Light source life (eco mode)—20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise32 dB31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)30 dB27 dB
Weight2.2 kg2.4 kg
Width—293 mm
Height—115 mm
Depth—221 mm
ColoursBlackWhite
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