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ViewSonic X100 4K Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,030Native panel resolution:?ANSI lumens:1200Throw ratio:1.2-1.44:1Lamp life:30000 hours

ViewSonic X100 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 X100 4K
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

90%

7.1

Technical score

10%

7.7

User score

▲Better than 74% of projectors
6.6

Value for money

Value for money
6.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

▲Better than 52%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 73% of models
Score components

42%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.2

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

▲Better than 73%
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 77%
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Technical Specifications of projector ViewSonic X100 4K

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

42%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.9

Projection & Lens

12%

6.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

9.5

Audio & Features

8%

8.2

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Design & Power

7.1
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
ViewSonic X100 4K has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 72.6% of projectors.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

5.1

Price

6.6
ANSI lumens
1,200
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,200 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 66.4% of projectors and equal to 0.5% 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
?
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
1.2-1.44:1
Min throw distance
1.06 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.06 m, longer than 51.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
200 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 200 inch, smaller than 51.3% of projectors and equal to 12.8% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.2
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.2, narrower than 63.1% of projectors and equal to 22.1% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
66.8 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 66.8 ms, higher than 89.3% of projectors.
At 4K/60Hz.
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
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
4
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 4 HDMI port/s, more than 99.8% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
This projector supports Bluetooth 4, more modern than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 2.6% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
proprietary
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.
ViewSonic vCastSender 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
led
This projector uses led light source technology, more advanced than 33.1% of projectors and equal to 39% of projectors.
Laser Light Source
no
This projector does not use a laser light source. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
Lamp life
30,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 30,000 hours, shorter than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 25.3% of projectors.
LED light source life.
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
200 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 200 W of power, less than 53.7% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
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ViewSonic X100 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
  • 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
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • 4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (40 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 20W.
    40 W vs 10 W
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
    HLG added by firmware.
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (125% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    125% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • 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
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • 5 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (65 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    Asymmetrical range: 65% to 0%.
    65 % vs 60 %
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • 2 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (4 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
  • Modern USB standard
    This projector supports a newer USB standard than the average projector (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average projector supports USB USB 2.0.
    Also includes USB 2 ports.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • 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.
  • 4x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (40 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 20W.
    40 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
  • Smartphone app support
    This projector supports smartphone app control, while the average projector does not. 35.2% of projectors support smartphone app control.
    ViewSonic vCastSender app.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Supports voice commands
    This projector supports voice commands, while the average projector does not. 36.3% of projectors support voice commands.
    Alexa and Google Assistant supported.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 7 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (23 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    23 dB vs 30 dB
  • 8 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (20 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    20 dB vs 28 dB
  • 10,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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.
    LED light source life.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 45.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,200 vs 2,200
  • 39.8 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (66.8 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    66.8 ms vs 27 ms
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 4K.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 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
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • 46.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 5 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (25 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    25 % vs 30 %
  • 3.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    ViewSonic X100 4K
    the average projector
    ViewSonic X100 4K has a lower user score than the average projector (7.71 vs 8.000).
    7.71 vs 8
  • 45.5% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,200 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,200 vs 2,200
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 4K.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 0.1 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1.2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.2 vs 1.3
  • 46.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (200 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    200 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 5 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (25 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    25 % vs 30 %
  • 39.8 ms higher input lag
    This projector has a higher input lag than the average projector (66.8 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 4K/60Hz.
    66.8 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (led vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    led vs laser
  • 2.45x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (7.6 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    7.6 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 116 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (416 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    416 mm vs 300 mm
  • 56 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (183 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    183 mm vs 127 mm

Video reviews

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

7.0
Tanmay Mehta
≈ estimated
05/09/2023
Full review · live demo, good and bad points
Verdict
Solid picture and build, but the OS, colours and missing HDMI 2.1 make it hard to recommend.
8.0
Smart Shopper
≈ estimated
05/04/2023
Budget review · picture, gaming, sound and apps
Verdict
ViewSonic X100-4K has a clear, colour-accurate picture and low input lag for gaming, but a limited app lineup and weak dynamic range for films.
7.0
Build Montage
≈ estimated
04/12/2020
Overview · short demos and comparison with another projector
Verdict
ViewSonic X100-4K is a capable, well-priced LED projector for budget buyers, though it needs tuning to look its best.
9.0
all things tech
≈ estimated
20/11/2020
Hands-on review · picture, sound and setup tests
Verdict
ViewSonic X100-4K is great value for money and worth considering for a 4K projector in its price range.
Brand video
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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 X100 4K

  • Whisper-quiet operation with fan noise rated as low as 20dB
  • Long-lasting LED light source with an estimated 30,000-hour lifespan
  • Excellent installation flexibility due to extensive horizontal and vertical lens shift
  • High-quality built-in Harman Kardon speakers providing clear, room-filling sound
  • Vibrant and saturated colors, covering 125% of the Rec.709 color gamut
  • Fast power-on/off times similar to a television

What customers don't like about ViewSonic X100 4K

  • Disappointing black levels and contrast, appearing more dark-grey than true black
  • Dated and glitchy Aptoide smart platform with limited app support
  • Bulky chassis size makes tabletop placement difficult without dedicated furniture
  • Average out-of-the-box color accuracy that often requires professional calibration
  • Occasional reports of high-pitched electronic humming or buzzing noises
  • Limited effectiveness of the built-in 3D support and sync issues

Verdict

The ViewSonic X100-4K is a 4K UHD home cinema projector that utilizes 2nd generation LED technology to deliver 2,900 LED lumens (approx. 1,200 ANSI lumens) and a long-lasting light source life of up to 30,000 hours. Key technical specifications include a 0.47" DLP chip with XPR pixel-shifting, a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and Cinema SuperColor+ technology covering 125% of the Rec.709 color gamut. Its main pros include an exceptionally quiet operation at 20dB, high installation flexibility via wide horizontal (+/-25%) and vertical (+65%) lens shift, and high-quality integrated audio from dual 20W Harman Kardon speakers. However, notable cons include a physically bulky chassis, mediocre black level performance compared to competitors, and a sluggish built-in Aptoide smart interface that lacks many major streaming applications.

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