Should You Buy a Viewsonic Projector?

Viewsonic is one of the most popular projector brands as well as being well known for its PC monitors, TVs and camcorders.

We've collated all the key information on Viewsonic projectors in this handy guide. We've analysed over 21,000 user and expert reviews and 640+ awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 2,600 projectors to impartially compare each projector brand.

Viewsonic are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and award winning projectors. Their projectors start at $150 for the PJD5155 which has a noise level of 34dB, is a projector that has a 22000:1 contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 800 x 600 (SVGA) and go up to $3,300 for the LS830 which has a noise level of 32dB, is a projector that has a high contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p). The average price of a new Viewsonic projector is $999.

Is Viewsonic the Best Projector Brand?

So are Viewsonic projectors any good? We give every projector a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all projectors we are able to impartially rank all the projector brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Viewsonic is the 4th best projector brand out there.

Let's look at how Viewsonic projectors compare to the other projector brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

Viewsonic have better reviews than the typical projector brand, with the average rating of a Viewsonic projector being 72%. When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Viewsonic projector is $17 (based on a person typically using a projector for 5 hours per week), which makes them more efficient than most other projector brands.

There's a smaller selection of Viewsonic projectors available compared to other projector brands, with only 41 Viewsonic projectors currently on the market in the US. Viewsonic projectors also tend to be cheaper than most other projector brands however they are still a less popular choice with consumers.

What Do the Viewsonic Projector Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Viewsonic projector to work out the average distribution of reviews for Viewsonic and then compared this to the other projector brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		27
4 stars		48
3 stars		18
2 stars		3
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		392
4 stars		88
3 stars		27
2 stars		14
1 star		27

Over 78% of expert reviews and 88% of user reviews for Viewsonic projectors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 84% and 88% respectively across all Projector brands.

Purchasers of Viewsonic projectors frequently mentioned that the product had a superior high def picture, was easy to use and had a good price. Their projectors have also won 30+ awards.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to Viewsonic projectors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other projector brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Benq	Optoma	Acer	Epson	Sony	Viewsonic
	71% 40 reviews	71% 20 reviews	68% 17 reviews	78% 38 reviews	80% 1 review	72% 17 reviews
	93% 19 reviews	94% 19 reviews	87% 12 reviews	96% 14 reviews	95% 7 reviews	96% 11 reviews
	81% 23 reviews	67% 9 reviews	67% 6 reviews	70% 4 reviews	85% 29 reviews
	84% 20 reviews	82% 17 reviews	79% 7 reviews	85% 2 reviews	85% 6 reviews	74% 7 reviews
	79% 14 reviews	80% 18 reviews	70% 2 reviews	84% 10 reviews	85% 8 reviews	80% 4 reviews
	78% 15 reviews	78% 15 reviews	77% 9 reviews	87% 3 reviews	91% 9 reviews	70% 2 reviews
	74% 14 reviews	74% 9 reviews	67% 3 reviews	80% 2 reviews	86% 10 reviews	50% 1 review
	64% 14 reviews	62% 9 reviews	60% 3 reviews	74% 7 reviews		70% 4 reviews
	85% 8 reviews	73% 8 reviews	63% 7 reviews	80% 2 reviews	100% 2 reviews	68% 5 reviews
	78% 8 reviews	83% 8 reviews	60% 1 review	85% 4 reviews	96% 9 reviews	60% 1 review
	72% 10 reviews	92% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	84% 5 reviews	95% 4 reviews	80% 1 review
	89% 8 reviews	87% 14 reviews	87% 3 reviews	89% 4 reviews	100% 1 review
	82% 9 reviews	64% 5 reviews	63% 6 reviews	70% 2 reviews	78% 5 reviews	60% 1 review
	83% 4 reviews	82% 5 reviews	80% 5 reviews	85% 2 reviews	93% 9 reviews
	83% 7 reviews	76% 5 reviews	78% 6 reviews	95% 2 reviews	90% 1 review	40% 2 reviews
		80% 2 reviews		69% 12 reviews	77% 4 reviews	71% 4 reviews
	78% 6 reviews	83% 3 reviews	82% 6 reviews	80% 3 reviews	80% 3 reviews
	71% 5 reviews	73% 2 reviews	73% 1 review	77% 4 reviews	83% 9 reviews
	98% 12 reviews		97% 3 reviews			92% 6 reviews
	72% 7 reviews	76% 4 reviews	72% 5 reviews		89% 5 reviews
Other Expert Sites	69% 189 reviews	71% 86 reviews	72% 106 reviews	69% 93 reviews	75% 72 reviews	62% 34 reviews
Average	79% 432 reviews	77% 263 reviews	73% 214 reviews	81% 213 reviews	88% 194 reviews	70% 100 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Viewsonic Projectors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 35 industry awards for Viewsonic projectors. The table below compares the number of awards received by Viewsonic to other popular projector brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Benq	Optoma	Acer	Epson	Sony	Viewsonic
	11	12	6	13	6	9
	5	5	2	25	14	6
	5	7	2	3	8
	7	6		2	10
	13			2	8
	5	4	6		5
	3	5	2	2	7
		2	1	15		1
	5	6			4	2
	2	1	1	3	8
	2	4	1	2	4
	5	1	3	1	3
	3	2	5	2	1
	1	8		1	2
	7	4
	10
				2	7
	4		1			3
	3		1	1	2
	3		1		3
Other Expert Sites	36	10	11	31	10	14
Total	130	77	43	105	102	35

How Reliable Are Viewsonic Projectors?

We checked over 21,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Viewsonic projectors. over 40 of these reviews mention reliability of which 84% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Viewsonic projector owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Viewsonic projectors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Viewsonic projectors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

reliable delivery from Amazon as expected

The built in speaker is great

NOT RELIABLE

the new unit was broken on delivery

I am not impressed with the unit's reliability I have used it a total of 8 times (17 hours total

Not built for loud outdoor viewing

Immediately broke after warranty - DO NOT BUY this JUNK

What is the Best Mid-Range Viewsonic Projector?

Viewsonic PS501W

WXGA RESOLUTION

32dB

3,400 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

5,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

200W LAMP POWER

0.6:1 THROW RATIO

$56 OVER 5 YEARS

A great mid range choice, priced at $554.84 is the Viewsonic PS501W, which has a Kagoo Score of 88.

Features We Love:

High contrast ratio (22000:1)

Quieter than average noise level (32dB)

Supports 3D

Long service life of lamp (5,000h)

Built-in speaker

The highest scoring 3D projector around, with a very good spec and a fair price. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and a service life of lamp of 5,000h and supports 3D. Multiple reviews mentioned that it has good picture quality.

96 Reviews	4 Reviews
86 Features	Fully-Featured
89 Popularity	Widely Available
86 Value for Money	Very Good
95 Running Costs	$56 Over 5 Years
88 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Multiple reviews mentioned that Viewsonic PS501W has outstanding user reviews with 100% of buyers recommending this projector to others.

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The Viewsonic PS501W is 292mm wide, 115mm tall, 236mm deep and weighs 2.6kg.

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What is the Best High End Viewsonic Projector?

Viewsonic LS850WU

WUXGA RESOLUTION

32dB

5,000 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

20,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

$91 OVER 5 YEARS

If you're looking for a high end Viewsonic projector then the Viewsonic LS850WU takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 74, but is a bit more expensive at $3,298.98.

Features We Love:

Ultra high contrast ratio (3000000:1)

Quieter than average noise level (32dB)

Bright projector brightness (5,000 ANSI lumens)

Handheld remote control

Long service life of lamp (20,000h)

An economical to run and fully featured WUXGA average noise level projector. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and an Ethernet LAN and supports full HD.

80 Features	Fully-Featured
69 Popularity	A Less Popular Choice
62 Value for Money	Good
75 Running Costs	$91 Over 5 Years
74 Kagoo Score	Very Good

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What is the Best Budget Choice Viewsonic Projector?

Viewsonic M1

WVGA RESOLUTION

25dB

250 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

3,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

At only $194 and with a Kagoo Score of 83 the Viewsonic M1 makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

854 x 480 (WVGA) resolution

Quieter than average noise level (25dB)

Very high contrast ratio (120000:1)

Built-in speaker

Handheld remote control

A staggeringly quiet and multi award winning WVGA very high contrast ratio projector, with a very good spec and a cheap price. It has a handheld remote control, a built-in speaker and a card reader integrated and supports full HD. Customers report that it has superb picture quality and sound quality, and a very good battery life.

91 Reviews	116 Reviews + 5 Awards
83 Features	Fully-Featured
89 Popularity	Widely Available
83 Value for Money	Very Good
83 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Our review analysis indicates that Viewsonic M1 has good expert reviews and good user reviews with an average overall rating of 77%, based on 116 reviews.

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