Sony VPLHW45ES vs ViewSonic PA503S review

Sony VPLHW45ES
Sony VPLHW45ES review

Feb 14, 2023

Sony is one of the most popular brands in the mid-range projector market, and the Sony HW45ES is an excellent movie and gaming projector. The projector offers a combination of a sleek design, excelle...

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ViewSonic PA503S
ViewSonic PA503S review

Jul 06, 2020

The PA503S projector from ViewSonic is a good choice for those who appreciate high-quality images and user-friendliness. A contrast ratio 22000:1 and 3600 lumens ensure amazing brightness and sharpne...

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Common

Product

Sony VPLHW45ES
ViewSonic PA503S

Model

VPLHW45ES
PA503S

Brand

Sony
ViewSonic

Rating

4.7
4.4

Reviews

74
110

Translation properties

Projection system

SXRD
DLP

Native resolution

1920 x 1080
800 x 600

Aspect ratio

16:9
4:3

Pixel number

36220800

Brightness

3000 lumens
3600 lumens

Color reproduction

1.07 billion
1.07 billion

Contrast ratio

120000:1
22000:1

Throw ratio range

1.36 - 2.16
1.96 - 2.15

Lamp

Lamp type

215 W
190 W

Lamp life

Normal mode

4000
5000

Eco mode

6000
15000

Lens

F-number

2.0 - 3.17

Focal length

22.5 - 47.2 mm

Lens shift

Zoom ratio

1.0 - 1.6

Interface

HDMI

2
1

D-sub 15pin

1
2

Composite video (RCA)

1
1

Audio L/R (RCA)

1
1

Audio out (Mini Jack)

1
1

USB (Type A)

1
has not

USB (Type mini-B)

has not
1

RS232 (DB-9pin)

1
1

Sound

Integrated speaker

Speaker power

has not
2 W

Sound type

has not
mono

Resolution support

640 x 480

1024 x 768

1280 x 800

1400 x 1050

1920 x 1080

Video compatibility

NTSC

PAL

SECAM

3D

Settings

Keystone correction manual

Vertical +- 40 degrees
Vertical +- 40 degrees

Keystone correction auto

has not

Operating distance

19 ft
19 ft

Security functions

Audible noise

Normal mode

35 dBA
34 dBA

Eco mode

29 dBA
27 dBA

Operating temperature

Min

5 C
0 C

Max

40 C
40 C

Features

Color

black
silver

Wireless

Remote control

Mouse functions

Warranty

1 Year
1 Year

Dimensions

Product size

23 x 11.5 x 20 inches
4.3 x 11.6 x 8.6 inches

Product weight

20 pounds
5.6 pounds

Sony VPLHW45ES overview

ViewSonic PA503S overview

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