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ViewSonic PRO8300 review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,020Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:3000Throw ratio:1.4-2.14:1Lamp life:2500 hours

ViewSonic PRO8300 Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 7 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

ViewSonic PRO8300
6.8/10

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

6.5

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.5

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 73% of projectors
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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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Score components

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 71%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 51%
6.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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6.5

Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

8.0

Popularity

Grades by review (7)
7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 69%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £1,020
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the ViewSonic PRO8300

Based on 5

Reviewers praise the bright, sharp picture and good selection of ports, with no major shared complaint.
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Technical Specifications of projector ViewSonic PRO8300

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

6.9

Image Quality

22%

6.7

Projection & Lens

12%

5.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

7.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Design & Power

6.5
Reviews score
6.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 10
✕
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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Score components:

70%

6.8

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

6.3
ANSI lumens
3,000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 3,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 62.9% of projectors and equal to 8.4% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
4,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 4000:1, lower than 61.4% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Dynamic contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.4-2.14:1
Min throw distance
0.9 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.9 m, shorter than 63.3% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.5
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.5, wider than 58% of projectors and equal to 3.4% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.3
This projector supports HDMI 1.3, older than 89.8% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
4.95 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 4.95 Gbps, lower than 97.9% of projectors and equal to 2.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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What reviewers say
Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
2,500 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 2,500 hours, longer than 96% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
?
Operating power consumption
310 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 310 W of power, more than 74.1% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
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ViewSonic PRO8300 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 vs 0
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% Rec.709, 70% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% Rec.709, 70% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 10W.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • 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
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 36.4% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (3,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    3,000 vs 2,200
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% Rec.709, 70% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% Rec.709, 70% NTSC % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 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
  • 10 degrees more vertical correction
    This projector offers more vertical keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 0.2 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.5 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.5 vs 1.3
  • 0.11 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.9 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.9 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 3 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (3 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Includes RCA stereo input.
    3 vs 0
  • Includes stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 47.8% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 2x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (20 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 10W.
    20 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
    lamp vs laser
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 vs 2
  • 72.5% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (5 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    4.95 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 12.2% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    6.5

    Mark 7.4 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    8.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (7)
    7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.5 vs 7.4
  • 10.2% worse value for money
    ViewSonic PRO8300 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (6.31 vs 6.9).
    6.31 vs 6.95
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 9 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2012 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    March 2012
    2012 vs 2021
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (4000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Dynamic contrast ratio.
    4,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 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
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 vs 2
  • 72.5% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (5 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    4.95 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 17,500 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    2,500 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 80 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (310 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    310 W vs 230 W
  • 29.5% heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (3.9 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    3.86 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 0.5 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1 W vs 0.5 W

Video reviews

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

Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
27/07/2012
Feature overview · Business projector
Verdict
The ViewSonic PRO8300 is a portable 1080p business projector with two HDMI inputs and a 3-year warranty, but it has no networking.
7.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
28/05/2013
Lab test · Business projector
Verdict
The ViewSonic Pro8300 is a bright 1080p projector for data presentations, but its text looks soft and its video shows rainbows and color tints.
6.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
04/06/2012
Hands-on test · Everyday daytime projector
Verdict
ViewSonic Pro8300 is a bright projector for sports and daytime viewing, but its green-grey blacks make it a poor choice for dark-room movies.
6.0
expertreviews.co.uk
✓ explicit
09/05/2013
Hands-on test · Bright projector
Verdict
ViewSonic Pro8300 handles films with the lights on and suits office work, but dark scenes and fast action let it down.
7.0
uk.pcmag.com
≈ estimated
16/05/2014
Lab test · Business projector
Verdict
ViewSonic Pro8300 suits business presentations and short clips, but small text looks blurred and it's not ideal for movies.
6.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
27/07/2013
Lab test · Quiet business projector
Verdict
ViewSonic PRO8300 is a quiet projector whose measured brightness falls short of its 3000-lumen rating, and Eco mode drops output further.
4.4
01net.com
✓ explicit
04/07/2012
Lab test · Bright business projector
Verdict
ViewSonic Pro8300 is bright enough for daytime presentations, but weak black levels and blue-tinted colors make it a poor pick for home cinema.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ViewSonic PRO8300

  • High brightness (3,000 lumens) makes it highly effective in rooms with ambient light.
  • Sharp 1080p native resolution, ideal for detailed business data and presentations.
  • Dual HDMI inputs and a wide variety of connectivity ports.
  • Relatively quiet operation compared to other high-lumen multimedia projectors.
  • Good value for the price, often praised as an affordable professional option.
  • Features a 1.5x zoom and automatic keystone correction for easier setup.

What customers don't like about ViewSonic PRO8300

  • Poor black levels; dark scenes often appear greyish or greenish in dark rooms.
  • Lacks networking capabilities found in many higher-end data projectors.
  • Single-chip DLP design can cause noticeable 'rainbow artifacts' for sensitive users.
  • Integrated 10W speakers are often described as faint or tinny despite their rating.
  • Text quality can be slightly blurred at very small font sizes (e.g., 8pt and below).
  • Requires regular maintenance of a dust filter, which is uncommon for most DLP projectors.

Verdict

The ViewSonic Pro8300 is a versatile Full HD (1920x1080) DLP projector featuring a high 3000-lumen brightness and a 4000:1 contrast ratio, designed to remain clear even in rooms with moderate ambient light. Key characteristics include a 1.5x manual optical zoom, a 6-segment colour wheel for reduced rainbow effects, and a wide array of connectivity options including dual HDMI, VGA, and a dedicated microphone input. Its main pros are its exceptionally sharp image quality for presentations, surprisingly loud integrated dual 10W speakers, and a lightweight 8.5 lb design that includes a carrying case for portability. However, its primary cons include the lack of networking or standalone USB media capabilities, a significant drop in brightness when switching from its 'Brightest' mode to more colour-accurate settings, and weak shadow detail that makes it less ideal for high-end home cinema use compared to data-heavy presentations.

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