ViewSonic PA503HD vs PG706HD: Which 1080P Projector Should You Choose for Your Needs?

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Introduce​

Parameter	ViewSonic PA503HD​	ViewSonic PG706HD​
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Price​	$519.99​	$849.99​
Recommended Uses​	Education, Home Cinema, Business​	Home Cinema​
Highlight​	Brightness: 4000 Lumens Resolution: 1080p FHD Optical Zoom: 1.1x Keystone Correction: 40 degree vertical Contrast Ratio: High native contrast via 0.65" DMD chip Lamp Life: Up to 15,000 hours in SuperEco Mode Connectivity: HDMI, USB Type A, compatible with media players, PCs, Macs, and mobile devices	Brightness: 4000 Lumens Resolution: 1080p Setup: 1.1x optical zoom, 40 degree vertical keystone Lamp Life: Up to 20,000 hours in SuperEco Mode Input Latency: 16ms Connectivity: Dual HDMI, USB, VGA, Ethernet LAN, supports media players, PCs, Macs, mobile devices

Side-by-Side Comparison​

Display​

Parameter	ViewSonic PA503HD​	ViewSonic PG706HD​
Screen Size​	30 Inches - 300 Inches​	30 Inches - 300 Inches​
Throw Distance​	1 Meters - 10 Meters​	3.3 Feet - 36 Feet​
Contrast Ratio​	22000:1​	12000:1​
Display Resolution​	1920 x 1200 Pixels​	1920 x 1080​
Native Resolution​	1920 x 1080​	1920 x 1080​
Brightness​	4000 Lumen​	4000 Lumen​
Display Type​	LCD​	DLP​
Picture Enhancement​	ViewSonic SuperColor​	SuperColor​

Features​

Parameter	ViewSonic PA503HD​	ViewSonic PG706HD​
Lamp Wattage​	240 Watts​	245 Watts​
Light Source Life​	4000 Hours​	20000 Hours​
Controller Type​	Remote Control, Button Control​	Remote Control​
Control Method​	Remote​	Remote​
Mount Type​	Ceiling Mount​	Tabletop Mount​
Other Features​	High brightness, High native contrast ratio, Large Screen size, Easy multimedia access​	Ultra Short Throw​

Connectivity​

Parameter	ViewSonic PA503HD​	ViewSonic PG706HD​
Connectivity Technology​	USB, HDMI, 3.5mm Jack​	VGA, USB, Ethernet, HDMI​
Hardware Connectivity​	HDMI, USB 2.0 Type A, 3.5mm Audio​	HDMI​
Compatible Devices​	Laptop, Television, Speaker​	Personal Computer​

Measurements​

Parameter	ViewSonic PA503HD​	ViewSonic PG706HD​
L x W x H​	13.3"L x 12.2"W x 4.5"H​	4.3"L x 12.3"W x 8.7"H​
Item Weight​	6 Pounds​	2.8 Kilograms​

Conclusion​

Product	PROS AND CONS​
ViewSonic PA503HD​	Pros: • Very clean and sharp picture quality. • 3600 Lumens brightness performs well in daylight. • Durable build and good heat control. • Quiet operation with minimal fan noise. • Manual focus and horizontal keystone adjustments provide flexibility. • Suitable for both art reference and cinematic experiences. Cons: • Limited maximum projection size (65 to 70 inches) compared to other projectors. • Some settings are not user-friendly or effective. • Small text resolution suffers at lower resolutions. • Larger size than expected may not suit all setups. • Lack of auto focus and limited aspect manipulation. Overall Impression: The projector offers impressive image quality and brightness, making it suitable for various uses, including art and movies. However, its limitations in size and settings management may be a dealbreaker for some users. While it excels in durability and performance, potential buyers should consider whether its constraints align with their needs.
ViewSonic PG706HD​	Pros: • Good price for the product • Performs well in a school setting • Arrived in good condition Cons: • Fan motor issues after three years of use • PJLink implementation does not conform to standard, causing compatibility issues with some controllers • Quality seems to have decreased compared to previous models Overall Impression: The projector offers solid performance for its price, making it a suitable choice for educational environments. However, potential buyers should be aware of durability concerns and compatibility issues with PJLink controllers.