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 33,000 user and expert reviews and 730+ 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 $170 for the M1 which has a noise level of 25dB, is a projector that has a very low contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) and go up to $3,323 for the LS800WU which has a noise level of §dB, is a projector that has a very high contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD). The average price of a new Viewsonic projector is $1,065.

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 5th 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 75%. 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 36 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		36
4 stars		55
3 stars		20
2 stars		4
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		1,670
4 stars		383
3 stars		108
2 stars		80
1 star		120

Over 79% of expert reviews and 87% of user reviews for Viewsonic projectors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 85% and 87% respectively across all Projector brands.

Purchasers of Viewsonic projectors frequently mentioned that the product was easy to use and good at displaying high definition TV. 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	Epson	Acer	Sony	Viewsonic
	70% 42 reviews	71% 21 reviews	78% 41 reviews	67% 16 reviews	80% 1 review	72% 17 reviews
	93% 19 reviews	94% 21 reviews	95% 15 reviews	87% 12 reviews	96% 8 reviews	96% 11 reviews
	81% 23 reviews	67% 9 reviews	78% 9 reviews	67% 6 reviews	85% 26 reviews
	83% 24 reviews	81% 22 reviews	87% 3 reviews	79% 8 reviews	85% 6 reviews	74% 7 reviews
	77% 18 reviews	78% 21 reviews	84% 9 reviews	70% 2 reviews	85% 8 reviews	80% 4 reviews
	77% 20 reviews	78% 17 reviews	83% 3 reviews	77% 9 reviews	91% 9 reviews	70% 2 reviews
	75% 20 reviews	74% 10 reviews	77% 3 reviews	67% 3 reviews	86% 9 reviews	50% 1 review
	64% 14 reviews	62% 9 reviews	74% 7 reviews	60% 3 reviews		70% 4 reviews
	87% 11 reviews	73% 8 reviews	67% 3 reviews	63% 7 reviews	100% 2 reviews	68% 5 reviews
	89% 10 reviews	138% 17 reviews	88% 4 reviews	83% 3 reviews	100% 1 review
	82% 9 reviews	82% 9 reviews	87% 3 reviews	60% 1 review	96% 9 reviews	60% 1 review
	72% 10 reviews	92% 5 reviews	83% 6 reviews	67% 6 reviews	95% 4 reviews	80% 1 review
	66% 6 reviews	77% 4 reviews	72% 13 reviews		77% 4 reviews	71% 4 reviews
	83% 6 reviews	80% 8 reviews	90% 3 reviews	80% 5 reviews	94% 8 reviews
	98% 18 reviews			97% 3 reviews		98% 6 reviews
	82% 10 reviews	65% 4 reviews	60% 1 review	63% 6 reviews	78% 5 reviews	60% 1 review
	82% 8 reviews	73% 6 reviews	90% 2 reviews	78% 6 reviews	90% 1 review	40% 2 reviews
	72% 9 reviews	74% 6 reviews	72% 1 review	72% 5 reviews	88% 4 reviews
	70% 5 reviews	78% 3 reviews	77% 4 reviews	73% 1 review	84% 10 reviews
	78% 6 reviews	83% 4 reviews	83% 3 reviews	82% 5 reviews	80% 2 reviews
Other Expert Sites	68% 222 reviews	72% 97 reviews	71% 96 reviews	70% 115 reviews	78% 73 reviews	66% 41 reviews
Average	79% 510 reviews	80% 301 reviews	80% 229 reviews	73% 222 reviews	88% 190 reviews	70% 107 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.

Compare all award winning projectors

Number of Awards	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony	Viewsonic
	8	5	27	2	14	6
	11	13	13	6	7	9
	12	6	2		9
	7	9	3	2	8
	13		3		7
	7	5	1	6	4
	4	6	3	2	6
		2	15			1
	4	2	3	6	2
	3	2	3	1	8
	4	6			4	2
	3	4	3	1	4
	11	4
	1	10	1		2
	6	1		3	3
	5			1		3
	9
	8					1
	1	2	1		5
			2		7
Other Expert Sites	53	12	28	19	13	13
Total	170	89	108	49	103	35

How Reliable Are Viewsonic Projectors?

We checked over 33,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Viewsonic projectors. over 110 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

not a scratch or a dust particle on

Well built product

the built in speakers did not work when watching a movie file on a USB drive

NOT RELIABLE

it was comparable to chewing broken glass initially since the mounting holes seem to be closer together than other projectors

the new unit was broken on delivery

It is fragile

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

Immediately broke after warranty - DO NOT BUY this JUNK

What is the Best Mid-Range Viewsonic Projector?

Viewsonic PX703HD

WUXGA RESOLUTION

31dB

3,500 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

5,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

$67 OVER 5 YEARS

A great mid range choice, priced at $579.95 is the Viewsonic PX703HD, which has a Kagoo Score of 79.

Features We Love:

High contrast ratio (12000:1)

Quieter than average noise level (31dB)

Built-in speaker

Handheld remote control

Supports full HD

A very economical to run and positively reviewed WUXGA average noise level multimedia projector, with a cheap price and a very good spec. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and a high contrast ratio and supports full HD. Purchasers report that this multimedia projector has outstanding picture quality, a good display and it's really easy to use.

87 Reviews	3 Reviews
82 Features	Fully-Featured
72 Popularity	Quite Popular
76 Value for Money	Very Good
89 Running Costs	$67 Over 5 Years
79 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Owners report that Viewsonic PX703HD has good expert reviews with an average expert rating of 80%.

The cheapest price that we could find for the PX703HD in the US is $579.95 and in total we found 4 prices for it.

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What is the Best High End Viewsonic Projector?

Viewsonic PS700X

WXGA RESOLUTION

29dB

3,300 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

3,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

240W LAMP POWER

0.23 THROW RATIO

$91 OVER 5 YEARS

If you're looking for a high end Viewsonic projector then the Viewsonic PS700X takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 75, but is a bit more expensive at $779.

Features We Love:

Quieter than average noise level (29dB)

Supports 3D

Built-in speaker

Handheld remote control

Supports full HD

A fully featured and economical to run WXGA quiet projector, with a low price. It supports 3D and full HD and has a built-in speaker and a handheld remote control.

81 Features	Fully-Featured
70 Value for Money	Good
77 Running Costs	$91 Over 5 Years
75 Kagoo Score	Very Good

The cheapest price that we could find for the PS700X in the US is $779.00 but in total we found only 1 price for it.

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What is the Ultimate Viewsonic Projector?

Viewsonic LS850WU

WUXGA RESOLUTION

32dB

5,000 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

20,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

$95 OVER 5 YEARS

For those with an unlimited budget then the Viewsonic LS850WU is the best Viewsonic projector out there. At $3,101.98 it's not cheap, but is excellent quality and as such we gave it Kagoo Score of 77.

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)

A contrast ratio and fully featured WUXGA average noise level data projector, with great user reviews and low running costs. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and an Ethernet LAN and supports full HD.

82 Features	Fully-Featured
74 Popularity	Quite Popular
66 Value for Money	Good
77 Running Costs	$95 Over 5 Years
77 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Multiple reviews mentioned that Viewsonic LS850WU has fantastic user reviews with an average user rating of 100%.

The cheapest price that we could find for the LS850WU in the US is $3,101.98 and in total we found 4 prices for it.

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