Viewsonic LS850WU Review – 5000 Lumens with High Contrast

Its 5000 lumens of brightness may often outperform ambient light, making it ideal for presentation spaces like boardrooms and classrooms.

Written by AudioGuru Staff | Updated November 16, 2022
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Viewsonic LS850WU Review – 5000 Lumens with High Contrast

With the ViewSonic LS850WU 5000-Lumen WUXGA Laser DLP Projector has vivid images in most settings. With a brightness of 5000 lumens, it can frequently outperform ambient light, making it ideal for presentation spaces like boardrooms and classrooms. Numerous file and document kinds can be displayed using the WUXGA 1920 x 1200 native resolution. With a throw ratio of 1.36 to 2.18:1, the projector’s installation options include putting it rather far away from the projection surface.

For connecting digital high-definition sources like Blu-ray players and HD cable/satellite boxes, the Viewsonic LS850WU includes two HDMI inputs. Additionally, the projector has RCA composite video, S-video, and a VGA connection for analogue sources. For watching 3D Blu-ray discs with other appropriate hardware, which is sold separately, its HDMI inputs support 3D. With a HDBaseT port, you can send HD video and uncompressed audio over great distances with a single RJ45 wire. The daisy-chaining of numerous screens or projectors is possible with a VGA output. As an extra convenience, the LS850WU comes with a VGA cable and an IR remote control.

Our Verdict

4.5

The projector has a HDBT receiver built in and can receive uncompressed HD video and audio up to 200 feet away.

Pros

  • 360-degree orientation
  • Features 5,000 lumens and a high contrast ratio
  • Portrait mode projection

Cons

  • We didnt find any cons

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Highlights

  • Long-lasting laser phosphor light source.
  • 1920 x 1200 Resolution
  • One-Wire HDBT® Input
  • 360-Degree orientation
  • Portrait mode projection
  • 5,000 ANSI Lumens
  • 1.36 – 2.18 Throw Ratio
  • Bright images in large spaces
  • Three-year limited warranty on parts and labor, 1-year limited warranty on lamp

What’s in the box?

Power Cord, VGA Cable, Remote Control and QSG

Price and Availability

Price and Availability

The Viewsonic LS850WU is available for just under ₹350,000. You can get more detailed information about the Viewsonic LS850WU price in India and availability by consulting us.

Design


Design

This projector’s laser phosphor light source, which has a lifespan of up to 20,000 hours*, allows for long-term, essentially maintenance-free use with a lower total cost of ownership.

Picture Quality

Sound Quality

Most modern technology is widescreen, allowing you to equal quality and have a bigger viewing area! You will obtain superb clarity and it will work for everything you want to project, including showing Blu-ray movies in their original quality and fundamental data, because it is 1920 x 1200 Full HD. Thanks to the potent 5000 lumens, you can project in the brightest rooms with the lights on and the curtains open! A significant audience might find it suitable.

Due to the high contrast ratio, your darker areas will seem more distinct, which will be visible in photos and movies and offer you that extra depth. In public areas where people congregate to watch movies, such as workplaces, conference rooms, and meeting rooms, this installation projector performs effectively. This projector can be mounted in portrait orientation as well. Despite the LS850WU’s simple construction and 6.4 kg typical weight.

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Specifications

Brand : Viewsonic
Model : LS850WU
Resolution : 1920×1200
Brightness : 5000 ANSI Lumens
Contrast Ratio: 3,000,000:1
Light source life (Nor/SuperEco) : 20000
Dimensions : 14 cm x 40 cm x 30 cm (HxWxD)
Net Weight : 6.4 kg

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Conclusion

The LS850WU is a versatile big venue DLP projector that can function effectively in a number of installation circumstances. With a contrast ratio of 300000:1, this projector offers a superb viewing experience, a high level of contrast, and sufficient light output for use in conference rooms and classrooms. For spreadsheets, presentations, and still photos, the 1920×1200 display, which supports image sizes up to 300″ diagonally, offered clear, punchy, and detailed visuals. The LS850WU also offers better installation choices with to its horizontal and vertical lens shift, 360-degree rotation flexibility, portrait mode, and HDBaseT connectivity, making it a fantastic choice for retail and museum spaces.

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