10% cheaper ≈ US$1,000
- Light source life 30,000 h vs 5,500 h
- HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
- Ethernet (LAN)
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 5,000 lm vs 5,500 lm
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Alternatives to ViewSonic LSD500HD
10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the LSD500HD — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the LSD500HD
4% cheaper ≈ US$1,050
- Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Light source life 30,000 h vs 5,500 h
- HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,800 lm vs 5,500 lm
13% cheaper ≈ US$970
- Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Light source life 20,000 h vs 5,500 h
- HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,500 lm
28% pricier ≈ US$1,450
- Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,500 lm vs 5,500 lm
- Light source life 4,500 h vs 5,500 h
16% cheaper ≈ US$940
- Light source life 20,000 h vs 5,500 h
- HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
- Audio output
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,500 lm
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Optoma · 2026HZ41HDR
23% cheaper ≈ US$860
- Light source life 30,000 h vs 5,500 h
- HDMI inputs 2 vs 1
- Ethernet (LAN)
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,400 lm vs 5,500 lm
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Acer · 2026SL2820n Vero
21% pricier ≈ US$1,350
- Resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,500 lm
21% cheaper ≈ US$890
- Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Light source life 20,000 h vs 5,500 h
- Native panel resolution 1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,500 lm
25% pricier ≈ US$1,400
- Light source life 20,000 h vs 5,500 h
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 5,500 lm