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ViewSonic LX700 4K Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£970Native panel resolution:2716x1528ANSI lumens:3500Throw ratio:1.06-1.45:1Lamp life:20000 hours

ViewSonic LX700 4K Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

ViewSonic LX700 4K
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

8.1

User score

▲Better than 88% of projectors
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

▲Better than 70%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

42%

9.1

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

8.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

8.4

Design & Power

▲Better than 87%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 70%
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Technical Specifications of projector ViewSonic LX700 4K

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components:

42%

9.1

Image Quality

22%

5.6

Projection & Lens

12%

8.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

8.4

Design & Power

7.6
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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▲ Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
ViewSonic LX700 4K has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 73.9% of projectors.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

5.4

Price

7.0
ANSI lumens
3,500
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 79% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
3,000,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 3000000:1, higher than 92.9% of projectors and equal to 4.6% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
2716x1528
This projector uses a native resolution of 2716x1528, higher than 89% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.06-1.45:1
Min throw distance
0.7 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.7 m, shorter than 78.1% of projectors and equal to 2.4% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.36
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.36, wider than 54.1% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
4.2 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 4.2 ms, lower than 93.1% of projectors and equal to 4.5% of projectors.
At 1080P/240Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
?
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
RGB Laser depending on specific model variant.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 62.5% of projectors and equal to 33.2% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
180 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 180 W of power, less than 56.3% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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ViewSonic LX700 4K vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 59.1% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,500 vs 2,200
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (2716x1528 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    2716x1528 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 1080p.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (3000000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    3,000,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 59.1% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,500 vs 2,200
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (2716x1528 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    2716x1528 vs 1920x1080
  • 2.82x higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (240 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 1080p.
    240 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 0.18 inch larger DMD chip
    This projector has a higher DMD chip size than the average projector (0.7 inch vs 0.47 inch). The average projector has 0.47 inch of DMD chip size.
    0.65 inch vs 0.47 inch
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.33 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.7 m vs 1.025 m
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 0.06 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.4 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.36 vs 1.3
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 22.8 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (4.2 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/240Hz.
    4.2 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC.
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • 50% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (15 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    15 W vs 10 W
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
  • 10,000 hours longer eco lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (26 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    26 dB vs 28 dB
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 45 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    Asymmetrical range: 0% to 15%.
    15 % vs 60 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (31 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    31 dB vs 30 dB
  • 45 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    Asymmetrical range: 0% to 15%.
    15 % vs 60 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 1 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (31 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    31 dB vs 30 dB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Tech talks by AKG
≈ estimated
12/07/2025
Full review · picture, features and remote
Verdict
ViewSonic LX700-4K has true colors and smooth brightness, though its built-in speaker is small for home theater.
6.0
i Technology Reviews
≈ estimated
25/08/2024
Hands-on test · picture quality and HDR
Verdict
ViewSonic LX700-4K has a bright, colorful picture, but a firmware fault that locks HDR forced a service return.
6.0
i Technology Reviews
≈ estimated
03/08/2024
Menu walkthrough · picture settings and features
Verdict
ViewSonic LX700-4K has a dated menu that works fine, but colors look oversaturated and skin tones need calibration.
6.0
i Technology Reviews
≈ estimated
27/04/2024
Full review · gaming, HDR and color tests
Verdict
ViewSonic LX700-4K is good for gaming and movies, but its locked HDR mode and color problems hold it back for now.
9.0
i Technology Reviews
≈ estimated
16/08/2024
3D mode test · playback setup and picture quality
Verdict
ViewSonic LX700-4K impresses in 3D, with the clearest image the reviewer has ever seen.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about ViewSonic LX700 4K

  • Excellent gaming performance with 'Designed for Xbox' certification, supporting 1440p/120Hz and 1080p/240Hz
  • Extremely low input lag (as low as 4.2ms) for highly responsive competitive play
  • High brightness (rated 3,500 ANSI lumens) suitable for environments with some ambient light
  • Long-lasting laser light source with up to a 30,000-hour lifespan in Eco mode
  • Vibrant color reproduction, especially on the RGB model which covers 100% of the BT.2020 gamut
  • Effective 0.65-inch DMD chip provides better native contrast than many standard 0.47-inch entry-level models
  • Versatile setup features including vertical lens shift, 1.36x-1.6x optical zoom, and 4-corner adjustment
  • Includes HDMI eARC for easy high-quality audio passthrough to external sound systems

What customers don't like about ViewSonic LX700 4K

  • Underwhelming internal mono speaker system described as thin and lacking depth
  • Noticeable fan noise, particularly when operating outside of Eco mode
  • Poor black levels (appearing dark grey/milky) and native contrast compared to dedicated home cinema models
  • No built-in smart TV platform, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth functionality
  • HDR performance can be inconsistent with highlight clipping on very bright content
  • Reports of visible 'rainbow effect' (RBE) and chromatic aberration (color fringing), especially on text
  • Dynamic Contrast setting can be slow to react, causing distracting brightness 'pumping' during scenes
  • Stiff or 'scratchy' feel to manual adjustment rings (zoom/focus) on some units

Verdict

The ViewSonic LX700-4K is a high-performance laser projector featuring true 4K UHD resolution and a 0.65" DMD chip for enhanced native contrast (3,000,000:1). Its third-generation laser phosphor light source delivers 3,500 ANSI lumens, supporting 3D, HDR, and HLG content for screen sizes up to 300 inches. As a 'Designed for Xbox' model, it excels in gaming with a 4.2ms ultra-fast input, 240Hz refresh rate at 1080p, and 1440p support at 120Hz. Main pros include its maintenance-free 30,000-hour lifespan, exceptional gaming responsiveness, and flexible installation options like vertical lens shift and 1.36x optical zoom. Notable cons include poor native black levels that can appear dark grey, a noisy cooling fan outside of Eco mode, and the lack of integrated smart features or built-in Wi-Fi.

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