ViewSonic Corp has announced the release of their latest addition to their product lineup, the LX700-4K RGB projector. Designed to transform the home entertainment experience, this projector incorporates advanced RGB laser technology, achieving full BT.2020 color gamut coverage. The ViewSonic LX700-4K RGB promises to deliver vibrant, true-to-life colors and 4K UHD resolution, potentially setting a new standard for home cinema enthusiasts and gamers alike.
The main feature of the ViewSonic LX700-4K RGB is its use of RGB laser technology, a first for ceiling-mounted home projectors. This technology enables the projector to achieve 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut, one of the most advanced color standards currently available. This comprehensive color coverage translates into vibrant, lifelike colors, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
In terms of resolution, the LX700-4K RGB offers true 4K UHD resolution. This, combined with support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) and HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), ensures crisp and detailed images with enhanced contrast, particularly in darker scenes.
The projector's 0.65-inch Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) chip plays a crucial role in delivering high native contrast ratios, contributing to the projector's ability to render fine details effectively.
One of the LX700-4K RGB’s notable features is its brightness, rated at 5,200 RGB Laser Lumens. This level of brightness ensures that images remain vivid and clear across various lighting conditions, making the projector suitable for different home environments.
Furthermore, the projector is capable of displaying images up to 300 inches in size, significantly larger than the typical 100-inch limit of most OLED TVs. This makes it an appealing option for users seeking a true big-screen experience at home.
The ViewSonic LX700-4K RGB also includes a range of installation options to facilitate seamless setup. With a 1.6x optical zoom, users have the flexibility to adjust the image size without altering the projector’s location. The vertical lens shift feature allows for fine-tuning the image position vertically without moving the projector, while horizontal and vertical keystone correction, along with four-corner adjustment, ensures that the projected image is perfectly shaped and symmetrical, even when the projector is placed off-center.
For users looking to enhance their audio experience, the LX700-4K RGB supports HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel). This feature simplifies the connection of external audio equipment, enabling high-quality audio transmission and seamless integration into home cinema setups. This makes it easier for users to enjoy a fully immersive audio-visual experience.
The LX700-4K RGB is not just a home cinema projector; it also meets high-quality gaming standards. It supports QHD 1440p resolution at 120Hz, providing a balance between resolution and refresh rate for an engaging gaming experience.
With a 4.2ms ultra-fast input, a hyper-responsive 240Hz refresh rate, and a microsecond-level response time, the projector is designed to handle fast-paced action smoothly, ensuring gamers enjoy a responsive and detailed gaming experience.
"ViewSonic aims to be at the forefront of redefining home entertainment, continually surpassing expectations and setting new standards in the industry. Understanding the growing demand for immersive, cinema-quality viewing experiences at home, we are committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance everyday living," said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Projector & LED Display Business Unit at ViewSonic.
"The LX700-4K RGB showcases our dedication to innovation and meeting consumer needs for superior home entertainment. By offering exceptional image quality and seamless integration into any home setting, ViewSonic continues to push the boundaries of home theater technology, ensuring our products provide outstanding and long-term value for home cinema enthusiasts."
ViewSonic has yet to announce the pricing for the LX700-4K RGB. For context, the LX700-4K, another model in ViewSonic’s lineup with a 1.35x optical zoom and 3,500 lumens of brightness, is currently available on Amazon for approximately $1,439.99. This pricing benchmark suggests that the ViewSonic LX700-4K RGB may be positioned as a premium offering in the home projector market.