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ViewSonic Pro8200

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
22 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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3.3 out of 5
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5 stars
20 %
4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • HC4000 has a better balance between bright highlights and deep shadows
  • Sharpness and clarity on the Pro8200 are excellent
  • Any input is very well appreciated

Cons

  • does not have an auto-iris or dynamic gamma
  • hard to miss on netflix or other streaming videos
  • black level is not as deep as on the pricier models

Key specs

  • DLP
  • 30, 300 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 2000 lm
  • no
  • 0.9, 10 m
  • 6000 h
  • , 31 dB

ViewSonic Pro8200 - Pros & Cons

ViewSonic Pro8200

Pros

  • HC4000 has a better balance between bright highlights and deep shadows
  • Sharpness and clarity on the Pro8200 are excellent
  • Any input is very well appreciated
  • good dynamic range and clear
  • flexible when it comes to installation and viewing environment
  • brighter and more versatile
  • Colour fidelity is excellent and I found the reds were particularly convincing
  • good black and white performance and solid colors
  • The port layout is simple and well arranged
  • brightness makes it great for general presentation in a variety of environments
  • had perfect color temperature accuracy and similar color curves

Cons

  • does not have an auto-iris or dynamic gamma
  • hard to miss on netflix or other streaming videos
  • black level is not as deep as on the pricier models
  • Fan noise and heat are not a problem
  • color is not quite right straight out of the box
  • poor motion resolution
  • home cinema system
  • small text was harder to read in 720p than in 480p
  • lack of included batteries
  • Video Processing There are no video processing modes on the
  • Video Modes There are only a couple of video modes

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ViewSonic Pro8200 - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeDLP
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Design
Portableno
Colour of productBlack
3-Chip/Colour wheelColour wheel
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Dimensions
Width13.1 in
Height4.33 in
Depth10.4 in
Weight8.51 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampBulb
Lamp life max (normal)6000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
Bulb power230.0 W
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Features
Handheld remote controlyes
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)no
HDRno
Analog signal format system
  • PAL B
  • PAL D
  • PAL G
  • PAL H
  • PAL I
  • SECAM D/K
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 310
Power consumption (typical)360.0 W
Power consumption (standby)1.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMains
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputyes
Analogue 3.5mm inputyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputyes
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
Serial interface typeRS-232
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.3
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of S-Video inputs1
Headphone outputyes
Microphone inputyes
Other connectors5mm output
S-video inputyes
SCART inno
USByes
USB (total)1
USB 2.01
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports3
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 31
Noise level (economic mode)27.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90
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Optics
Lens shiftno
Throw ratio1.4 - 2.14
Digital zoom1.5 x
Projection distance0.9 - 10
Matrix size0.66
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Image
Screen size30 - 300
Screen size compatibility30 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Number of colours16.78 million colours
Aspect ratio16:9
Digital gamma correctionyes
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm
Contrast ratio3000:1
Dynamic contrast4000:1
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers2
RMS rated power20.0 W

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ViewSonic Pro8200 ViewSonic - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.3
Based on 8 reviews
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ViewSonic Pro8200 ViewSonic PRO8200 1080p Projector Review
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Published: 25.01.2012
ViewSonic PRO8200 1080p Projector Review

The ViewSonic Pro8200 could make for an affordable home theater experience.

ViewSonic Pro8200 ViewSonic Pro8200 review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 23.11.2010
ViewSonic Pro8200 review
4.0

A great-value 1080p projector with good image quality. It's also very cheap to run, but for only a little more, Epson's EH-TW2900 is a serious rival.

ViewSonic Pro8200 Viewsonic Pro8200 review
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Published: 02.04.2011
Viewsonic Pro8200 review

Mover and shaker This pocket rocket offers a lot of picture for the price, says Steve May. But it should resolve to do better The latest entrant in the increasingly crowded budget 1080p projector market, the ViewSonic Pro8200 has an impressive resumé. At a tidy 3.63kg, this diminutive 2,000 lumens light cannon bristles with connection options, sports TI’s BrilliantColor picture technology and utilises a freshly minted 0.66in Digital Mirror Device for ultra-spiky detail.

ViewSonic Pro8200 ViewSonic Pro8200 review: Poor picture sinks cheap projector
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CNET
Published: 01.04.2014
ViewSonic Pro8200 review: Poor picture sinks cheap projector
2.0

The ViewSonic Pro8200 may seem "cheap and cheerful," but its sub-par image quality against rivals makes it a worse value.

ViewSonic Pro8200 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 23.12.2013
Home review
3.0

A good bargain for the price, but the poor contrast leaves us disappointed

ViewSonic Pro8200 Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p Home Theater Projector
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Viewsonic Pro8200 1080p Home Theater Projector
4.5

The Pro8200 is an excellent low budget 1080p projector, just right for those taking the first step into home theater...

ViewSonic Pro8200 Viewsonic Pro8200 Projector Review - Projector Reviews
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Viewsonic Pro8200 Projector Review - Projector Reviews

We started this Viewsonic Pro8200 projector review with a pre-production projector, received, I believe, right before first shipments to dealers. We did experience several issues with the first projector, which shall be discussed later. A Pro8200 with the latest firmware, arrived about 3 weeks later – a few days before publishing this. It seems to have addressed the issues we noted. Ultimately, the Viewsonic Pro8200 can be considered a dual purpose projector – a cross-over. It can be used for business or education presentations, or fit right at home as a very nice home entertainment projector. [...]Read More...

ViewSonic Pro8200 ViewSonic Pro8200 review
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TechRadar
Published: 07.02.2011
ViewSonic Pro8200 review
3.0

This pocket rocket offers a lot of picture for the price

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