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Dec 17, 2022 12:00 PM

ViewSonic PX701-4K 4K UHD 3200 Lumens 240Hz 4.2ms HDR Home Theater Projector

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Amazon has ViewSonic PX701-4K 4K UHD 3200 Lumens 240Hz 4.2ms HDR Home Theater Projector on sale for $776.39 when you 'clip' the $50 off coupon on the product page. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • Native Resolution: 3840x2160
  • True 4K HDR visual experience
  • 4.2ms Ultra-Fast Input
  • 240Hz high refresh rate
  • Warping, auto V keystone and H/V keystone for flexible installation
  • 3,200 ANSI Lumens offering bright images in any environment
  • Energy-efficient 20,000 hours lamp life

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Amazon has ViewSonic PX701-4K 4K UHD 3200 Lumens 240Hz 4.2ms HDR Home Theater Projector on sale for $776.39 when you 'clip' the $50 off coupon on the product page. Shipping is free.

Note, must be logged in to clip coupons; coupons are typically limited to one per account.

Thanks to community member phoinix for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Native Resolution: 3840x2160
  • True 4K HDR visual experience
  • 4.2ms Ultra-Fast Input
  • 240Hz high refresh rate
  • Warping, auto V keystone and H/V keystone for flexible installation
  • 3,200 ANSI Lumens offering bright images in any environment
  • Energy-efficient 20,000 hours lamp life

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this is $54.60 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $830.99 at the time of this posting.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Dec 17, 2022 8:58 PM
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KV7Dec 17, 2022 8:58 PM
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How is this compared to a BenQ HT3550?
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Dec 17, 2022 9:14 PM
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blakezillaDec 17, 2022 9:14 PM
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Quote from send2dodo View quoted comment :
Viewsonic sells this on ebay refurbished for $675 with 2 year all state warranty. Keeps going in and out of stock. I purchased last month when there was a ebay coupon was running for 20% off.
So far so good. Picture is very sharp but the color accuracy is not as good as my earlier Optoma HD141X. But still good enough.
Projector needs good bit of calibration. I am using the economy mode to reduce the noise but still very bright. I have a dedicated media room so no outside light issues.

Only glitch so far, is that the projector will not switch on if left off for a week or so. Need to unplug the power cord and put it back. Works fine after that. Anyone knows why this pay happen? I tried different power settings but no luck.
Im unsure why it may happen but it sounds like its a candidate for something like a kasa style smart switch or an IR remote plug.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/...Vfc2hhcmVk

Ive got no idea about that brand but it looks like a clone of the etekcity ones that ive had for years.
Dec 17, 2022 9:40 PM
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blakezillaDec 17, 2022 9:40 PM
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Quote from KV7 View quoted comment :
How is this compared to a BenQ HT3550?
Picture wise the BenQ is probably better, but its more of a movie centric projector while this is more of an everyday/gaming type. That said the BenQ is not as bright so you need a darker room for it otherwise it will look more washed out than this.

For input lag and gaming features this one is better. Input lag is half the BenQ at 4k60 and it also has 1080p240 and (presumably) 1080p120 while the BenQ doesn't.

Heres the specs for the BenQ
https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT3550.htm

Unless you are a die hard gamer id wait to see what gets unveiled at CES in January. Epson already has a couple HDMI 2.1 projectors that can do 4K120 but they're 4000+ bucks. Its possible at CES in January or E3 we get some cheaper HDMI 2.1 projectors. The epsons use a .73" TI dlp chip while i think all these budget 4k projector use a .48" TI dlp chip.

The chip is what moves/vibrates/oscillates to produce the image. Afaik 4k120 hadn't been possible on a dlp projector before those epson models came out this year. CES or E3 should have quite a few more models with the .73" TI dlp chip that are capable of 4k120 and those will have me considering upgrading from the uhd50x
Dec 17, 2022 10:00 PM
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send2dodoDec 17, 2022 10:00 PM
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Quote from blakezilla View quoted comment :
Im unsure why it may happen but it sounds like its a candidate for something like a kasa style smart switch or an IR remote plug.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/...Vfc2hhcmVk

Ive got no idea about that brand but it looks like a clone of the etekcity ones that ive had for years.
Thanks. That reminded me that I have 3 smart plugs lying in the closet where I usually hoard all SD stuff..Lol
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Dec 17, 2022 10:10 PM
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juanc655Dec 17, 2022 10:10 PM
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Quote from egkr View quoted comment :
I wish there was a pole in the market to hang the projector from ....would be useful for people who don't want to permanently fix the projector up the wall.
Would a tripod not work for this? I have a cheap LED projector that has the same size opening on the bottom as cameras. Works fine for me.
Dec 17, 2022 10:17 PM
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ForgotmyaccountpassDec 17, 2022 10:17 PM
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Would it be better to just focus on a projector for movies anime tv, and an oled for gaming?
Or does a 120 inch screen help for the immersion?
Dec 17, 2022 10:38 PM
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MeAmSupermanDec 17, 2022 10:38 PM
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So this is native 4k at this price and not 1080P with pixel shift? 🤔

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Dec 17, 2022 10:58 PM
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mw211Dec 17, 2022 10:58 PM
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Quote from egkr View quoted comment :
I wish there was a pole in the market to hang the projector from ....would be useful for people who don't want to permanently fix the projector up the wall.
Can't you use a tripod?
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Dec 17, 2022 11:07 PM
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wiiwokDec 17, 2022 11:07 PM
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Quote from MeAmSuperman View quoted comment :
So this is native 4k at this price and not 1080P with pixel shift? 🤔
No.

"The PX701-4K is built around a RGBWRGBW 8-segment color wheel and a 0.47-inch DLP chip, which generates 3840x2160 pixels using TI's XPR fast-switch pixel shifting."

https://www.projectorcentral.com/...Review.htm

Dec 17, 2022 11:13 PM
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JoeJ9362Dec 17, 2022 11:13 PM
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I have the PX748 and it's really great (I know this is a different model), but it was a bit misleading when I was told it handles 3D. Even opened a ticket with ViewSonic since it wasn't working and had to send it in to get an upgraded firmware. 3D still doesn't work and their support pretty much gave up trying to help, although I will say they did give it a good try.
Dec 17, 2022 11:19 PM
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Neo42Dec 17, 2022 11:19 PM
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Quote from MeAmSuperman View quoted comment :
So this is native 4k at this price and not 1080P with pixel shift? 🤔
DLP XPR tech displays 4k worth of distinct pixels. I guess "native" descriptor is kind of deceptive but only for nit pickers.
Dec 17, 2022 11:20 PM
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qqsubsDec 17, 2022 11:20 PM
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Is this a short throw projector? I have the BenQ HT2150ST. Gives me a screen six of about 120" at about 9 ft. Would this be a good replacement?
Dec 17, 2022 11:22 PM
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tomson215Dec 17, 2022 11:22 PM
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Could someone explain to me if I want to play 3d blu ray what would i need to do for this projector?
Dec 17, 2022 11:25 PM
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air_towelDec 17, 2022 11:25 PM
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Quote from mikebeachnd View quoted comment :
I think this would indicate native 1080p with 4k supported. Or they just through in "4k" to mess with people.
That's exactly what they do. That projector accepts a 4K signal, outputs 1080P. The projector in this thread accepts a 4K signal, and outputs a 4k signal, though, confusingly, not the same 4K signal as input.

Instead it uses pixel shifting to rapidly display 4 offset 1080p signals in sequence, which tricks your eye into seeing a 4K output. All 4K protectors in this price range use this approach. There are no exceptions under $3000 or so.
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Dec 17, 2022 11:28 PM
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db999mdDec 17, 2022 11:28 PM
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Quote from send2dodo View quoted comment :
Viewsonic sells this on ebay refurbished for $675 with 2 year all state warranty. Keeps going in and out of stock. I purchased last month when there was a ebay coupon was running for 20% off.
So far so good. Picture is very sharp but the color accuracy is not as good as my earlier Optoma HD141X. But still good enough.
Projector needs good bit of calibration. I am using the economy mode to reduce the noise but still very bright. I have a dedicated media room so no outside light issues.

Only glitch so far, is that the projector will not switch on if left off for a week or so. Need to unplug the power cord and put it back. Works fine after that. Anyone knows why this pay happen? I tried different power settings but no luck.
Cec issue?

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