Viewsonic has launched the LX700-4K projector, a projector designed for use with the Xbox game console. The new Viewsonic projector comes with 3,500 ANSI lumens brightness and several gaming features. The LX700-4K will be available in multiple markets including the UK, Australia, and the US. The projector has a maximum recommended image size of 300 inches, a 240Hz display refresh rate, and a 4.2ms input lag. The projector’s light source has a lifespan of 30,000 hours which translates to up to 10 years of 3 hours average daily usage. The peak brightness of the projector exceeds that of the Viewsonic X2-4K which is also an Xbox-based projector. The projector has a 1.45:1 throw ratio and a 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The projector is equipped with a 0.65” DMD chip and is compatible with HDR and HLG output.
The projector comes with horizontal/ vertical
keystone correction tools and 1.36x optical zoom. The projector can be used for
1440p and 1080p gaming at 120Hz and 240Hz refresh rates respectively. The
Advanced settings of the LX700 projector allow for seamless streaming of gaming
content from the Xbox console. In terms of ports, the projector has HDMI 2.0b/
HDCP 2.2 ports and USB-A. It also has another HDMI eARC port that can be
connected to an external speaker. The gadget however comes with a built-in 15W
speaker.
The Viewsonic LX700-4K projector will
enter the EU and UK markets from December 2023. The projector is also slated
for release in Australia and the US in December 2023 and early 2024
respectively. The price of the Viewsonic LX700-4K projector is £ 997/ € 1,197/
AU$ 2,999. The US price of the projector has not been stated yet.
