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ViewSonic PJD7828HDL Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£500Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3200Throw ratio:1.15-1.5:1Lamp life:4000 hours

ViewSonic PJD7828HDL 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 PJD7828HDL
6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

â–²Better than 61% of projectors
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

â–²Better than 81%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

42%

7.8

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

â–²Better than 55%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 94%
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Technical Specifications of projector ViewSonic PJD7828HDL

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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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â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

42%

7.8

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.8

Audio & Features

8%

5.4

Connectivity

6%

4.3

Design & Power

6.6
User score
User score
9.0/ 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 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
ViewSonic PJD7828HDL has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 86% of projectors.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

7.9

Price

7.2
ANSI lumens
3,200
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,200 ANSI lumens, brighter than 73.9% of projectors and equal to 3.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
22,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 22000:1, higher than 63.1% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 24.9% of projectors and equal to 41% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
1.15-1.5:1
Min throw distance
1.1 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.1 m, longer than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 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
1.3
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.3, wider than 39.5% of projectors and equal to 13.7% 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
16.4 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 16.4 ms, lower than 72.7% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54.8% of projectors and equal to 34% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% 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
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
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
yes
This projector comes with a dedicated smartphone app. 64.9% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
vRemote 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
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 67.1% of projectors and equal to 33% of projectors.
UHP based.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 77.2% of projectors and equal to 9.9% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
10,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 10,000 hours, longer than 66.3% of projectors and equal to 7.8% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
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ViewSonic PJD7828HDL vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 45.5% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,200 vs 2,200
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    vRemote app.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (22000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    22,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 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
  • 13.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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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    the average projector
    ViewSonic PJD7828HDL has a higher user score than the average projector (9.05 vs 8.000).
    9.05 vs 8
  • 97.7% more popular
    ViewSonic PJD7828HDL has a higher popularity than the average projector (9.63 vs 4.9).
    9.63 vs 4.87
  • 10.3% better value for money
    ViewSonic PJD7828HDL has a higher value-for-money score than the average projector (7.17 vs 6.5).
    7.17 vs 6.51
  • 45.5% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,200 vs 2,200
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (22000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    22,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 10 degrees greater vertical keystone correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of vertical keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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
  • 10.6 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (16.4 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    16.4 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    vRemote app.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    UHP based.
    lamp vs laser
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    35 dB vs 30 dB
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (85% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    85% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 0.08 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.1 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    1.1 m vs 1.025 m
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.0.
    1.4 vs 2.0
  • Old HDCP version
    This projector has Old HDCP version than the average projector (1.4 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    1.4 vs 2.2
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    UHP based.
    lamp vs laser
  • 5 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (35 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    35 dB vs 30 dB
  • 16,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (30 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    30 dB vs 28 dB
  • 10,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    10,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 5 older model
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2016 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    January 2016
    2016 vs 2021

Video reviews

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

9.0
PayToPlay
≈ estimated
25/03/2017
Room tour and hands-on review · light and fan tests
Verdict
ViewSonic PJD7828HDL is a solid pick for its price and one of the better choices in its class.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

cnet.com
08/03/2017
Hands-on test · Short-throw projector
Verdict
The ViewSonic PJD7828HDL suits small rooms, filling a 120-inch screen from about 10 feet away, though its remote is poor.
projectorreviews.com
07/01/2018
Lab test · Entry-level 1080p projector
Verdict
The ViewSonic PJD7828HDL is a bright, entry-level 1080p projector with a three-year warranty, but it lacks lens shift and has limited calibration controls.
projectorreviews.com
07/01/2018
Lab test · Bright room projector
Verdict
The ViewSonic PJD7828HDL is a bright-room projector with about 2500 usable lumens, but its colors and black levels fall short of home theater models.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about ViewSonic PJD7828HDL

  • High brightness (3200 lumens) suitable for rooms with ambient light
  • Low input lag (16.4ms) makes it excellent for gaming
  • Short-throw ratio allows for large images in small spaces
  • 1.3x optical zoom offers better setup flexibility than competitors
  • Hidden 'PortAll' HDMI/MHL compartment for streaming sticks
  • Good out-of-the-box color accuracy for its price point
  • Long lamp life (up to 10,000 hours in SuperEco mode)
  • Strong 3-year limited warranty

What customers don't like about ViewSonic PJD7828HDL

  • Noisy fan, especially in high-brightness modes
  • Lacks lens shift and creative frame interpolation (CFI/smooth motion)
  • Black levels are typical for entry-level DLP, not ideal for dark home theaters
  • Remote control is not backlit
  • Potential for 'rainbow effect' artifacts common to DLP projectors
  • Noticeable image bowing due to short-throw lens design
  • Default 3D mode is significantly dimmer than 2D modes

Verdict

The ViewSonic PJD7828HDL is a Full HD 1080p DLP projector designed for home entertainment, featuring 3,200 ANSI lumens of brightness and a high 22,000:1 contrast ratio for vivid imagery. Main characteristics include SuperColor technology for wide color accuracy, a short-throw ratio (1.15–1.5:1) for large images in tight spaces, and a 1.3x optical zoom. It is highly praised for its low 16.4ms input lag, making it excellent for gaming, as well as its long lamp life of up to 10,000 hours in SuperEco mode and its integrated 10W speaker. However, notable cons include entry-level black level performance, a non-backlit remote control, and fan noise that can be audible during quiet scenes when running at full power.

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