ViewSonic PA503W vs Optoma HD243X review
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We had a chance to test and compare two models: ViewSonic PA503W vs Optoma HD243X and this review should help people who are looking for a good projector. Based on our rating, PA503W has a total rating of 6 out of 10 versus 7.3 for HD243X.
Advantages ViewSonic PA503W over Optoma HD243X
- Bigger projection screen size: 30-300 inch vs 28-301 inch
- Better brightness: 3600 vs 3300 lumens
- Lower power consumption, 260 W vs 300 W
- Longer lamp life (normal mode): 4500 vs 3500 hours
Advantages Optoma HD243X over ViewSonic PA503W
- Lower noise level, 27 dB vs 33 dB
- 3D support
- More HDMI connectors: 2 vs 1
Common features and specifications
- Equal USB ports quantity: 1
- Integrated speakers
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Common
Product
ViewSonic PA503W
Optoma HD243X
Model
PA503W
HD243X
Brand
ViewSonic
Optoma
Reviews
2084
1904
Resolution
Native resolution
1280 x 800
1920 x 1080
Max resolution (resized)
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Resolution abbreviation
WXGA
Full HD
Properties
Projection screen size, inch
30-300
28-301
Projection distance, m/ft
0.9 - 10.9/3.2 - 36
0.9 - 7.7/3.2 - 35.3
Aspect ratio
16:10
16:9
Brightness, lumens
3600
3300
Contrast ratio
22000:1
24000:1
Throw ratio range
1.55:1 - 1.7:1
1.47:1 - 1.62:1
Color reproduction
1.07 billion
Projection system
DLP
DLP
Noise level, dBA
33
27
Power consumption, W
260
300
Features
Remote control
HDR
3D
Security
password protection
Projection method
front, rear, ceiling mount, tabletop
front, rear, ceiling mount
Wireless connection
Additional features
has not
DLP
Lamp
Lamp type, W
200
240
Lamp life (normal mode), hours
4500
3500
Lamp life (eco mode), hours
15000
12000
Connectivity
HDMI
1
2
VGA input
2
0
Composite video input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (RCA)
1
0
Audio input (3.5mm)
1
0
Audio output (3.5mm)
1
1
SPDIF (optical)
0
0
Ethernet (RJ45)
0
0
MHL
RS-232
1
0
12V trigger
0
1
USB
1
1
USB (service)
0
0
Audio
Integrated speakers
Speaker power, W
2
10
Sound type
mono
mono
Lens
F-number
2.1-2.31
Focal length, mm
15.59-17.14
Lens shift, %
Zoom ratio
1.1x
1.1x
Settings
Keystone adjustment vertical, +- degrees
40
40
Keystone adjustment horizontal, +- degrees
Operating temperature
Min, C/F
0/32
5/41
Max, C/F
40/104
40/104
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, сm/inches
29.4 x 10.9 x 21.8/11.6 x 4.3 x 8.6
31.7 x 10.6 x 24.6/12.5 x 4.2 x 9.7
Weight, kg/pounds
2.22/4.89
3/6.8
Other
Release year
2017
2019
Projectors SoundStrokes Art comparison rating
- 6ViewSonic PA503W
- 7.3Optoma HD243X
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