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ViewSonic X2 4K Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,270Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:0.69-0.83:1Lamp life:60000 hours

ViewSonic X2 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 X2 4K
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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 76% of models
Score components

90%

7.3

Technical score

10%

7.4

User score

▲Better than 76% of projectors
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

3.8

Price

▼Worse than 64%
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 78% of models
Score components

42%

7.6

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.5

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Design & Power

▲Better than 78%
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 83%
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Technical Specifications of projector ViewSonic X2 4K

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

42%

7.6

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

8.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.5

Audio & Features

8%

7.0

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Design & Power

7.3
User score
User score
7.4/ 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 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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 57% of models
Popularity:
ViewSonic X2 4K has a popularity score of 6 points, which is higher than 57.1% of projectors.
6.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

3.8

Price

6.2
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 5.2% 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
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% 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
0.69-0.83:1
Min throw distance
0.92 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.92 m, shorter than 60.2% of projectors and equal to 0.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80% of projectors and equal to 11.1% 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
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
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
4.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 4.2, more modern than 56.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% 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
60,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 60,000 hours, shorter than 97.9% of projectors and equal to 0.7% 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
236 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 236 W of power, more than 50.3% of projectors and equal to 0.5% of projectors.
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ViewSonic X2 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 geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
    Supports warping patterns up to 24x15.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 40,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (60,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    60,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 %
  • Supports geometric warping
    This projector supports geometric warping, while the average projector does not. 5.4% of projectors support geometric warping.
    Supports warping patterns up to 24x15.
  • 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
  • 10 degrees greater horizontal keystone correction
    This projector offers more horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (40 degrees degrees vs 30 degrees degrees). The average projector offers 30 degrees degrees of horizontal keystone correction.
    40 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 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 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.92 m vs 1.025 m
  • 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 frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • 2 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (3 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    3 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 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.
    Google Assistant via remote.
  • 20% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (12 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    2 x 6W.
    12 W vs 10 W
  • 40,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (60,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    60,000 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.
    30,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 30 dB
  • 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
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 8.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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 X2 4K
    the average projector
    ViewSonic X2 4K has a lower user score than the average projector (7.39 vs 8.000).
    7.39 vs 8
  • 8.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ViewSonic X2 4K
    the average projector
    ViewSonic X2 4K has a lower user score than the average projector (7.39 vs 8.000).
    7.39 vs 8
  • 64.9% more expensive
    ViewSonic X2 4K is more expensive than the average projector (£1,270 vs £770).
    £1,270 vs £770
  • 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
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 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
  • 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
  • 3 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (33 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    33 dB vs 30 dB
  • 1 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (29 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    29 dB vs 28 dB
  • 55 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (355 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    355 mm vs 300 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
DigitalDrug (DrogaDigital)
≈ estimated
10/03/2025
Hands-on review · gaming latency, brightness and menu tests
Verdict
ViewSonic X2-4K is a surprisingly good console gaming projector, with good image quality, bright output and low input lag.
Brand video

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about ViewSonic X2 4K

  • Certified 'Designed for Xbox' with excellent console compatibility
  • Ultra-low input lag (as low as 4.2ms at 240Hz) ideal for competitive gaming
  • Supports high refresh rates including 1440p at 120Hz and 1080p at 240Hz
  • Short-throw lens allows for a 100-inch image from just 1.5 metres away
  • Long-lasting LED light source rated for up to 60,000 hours of maintenance-free use
  • Built-in Harman Kardon speakers provide clear, immersive audio for a small room
  • Accurate colors and solid black levels for a DLP projector after calibration
  • Convenient backlit remote with a G-sensor that lights up when moved

What customers don't like about ViewSonic X2 4K

  • Lacks support for HDMI ARC or eARC, complicating external soundbar setups
  • No built-in lens cover, leaving the glass exposed to dust and scratches
  • Occasional 'rainbow artifacts' (DLP flashes) reported by sensitive viewers
  • Onboard smart features and app store (Aptoide) are limited and often buggy
  • Out-of-the-box settings are often overly sharpened for movies; require manual adjustment
  • Cooling fan can become noticeably loud when set to maximum brightness
  • Kickstand design offers less stability and adjustment range than traditional feet

Verdict

The ViewSonic X2-4K is a 4K UHD short-throw LED projector boasting 2,900 LED lumens and 125% Rec.709 color coverage for detailed, vibrant visuals. Tailored for gaming, it supports 1440p at 120Hz and 1080p at 240Hz, paired with a 4.2ms input lag, while short-throw capabilities produce a 100-inch image from just 1.53m. Pros include exceptional gaming performance, vivid color, and built-in Harman Kardon audio, with cons limited to lack of HDMI eARC, restricted app store functionality, and older Bluetooth/Wi-Fi standards.

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