ViewSonic Xbox-optimized 4K Projectors: Features, Specifications, and Game Performance

2023-12-17 02:30:00

ViewSonic began an in-depth cooperation with Microsoft last year, aiming at the video game market and jointly developing a series of projectors “designed for Xbox” to expand the application range of projectors in the field of home entertainment. The development team brought together video game and video display experts from Taiwan and the United States to carefully design everything from appearance, software and hardware to user experience.

Manufacturer information

■ ViewSonic ■ 02-2246-3456 ■

product specifications

■ Projection system: 0.65″ 4K-UHD

■ Native resolution: 3840×2160

■ Brightness: 2900 lumens

■ Comparison: 3000,000:1

■ Light source type: LED

■ Throw ratio: 0.69-0.83

■Screen size: 60∼120 inches

■Interface: HDMI 2.0×2

■ Speaker power: 6W×2

■ Size: 355×121×251mm

■ Weight: 3.6kg

Recommended selling price

56,900 yuan

Since 2021, we have successively seen many monitor products with official Xbox certification (Designed for Xbox) on the market, including TVs and e-sports screens. Among them, ViewSonic was the first manufacturer to see this trend among major projector brands, and launched the world’s first 4K projector series specifically designed for Xbox, including X1-4K, X2-4K, PX749-4K, etc. The specifications of the three models are slightly different. The one I borrowed for testing this time is the X2-4K. Its main feature is the use of a short-throw lens design, which supports a maximum projection of 120 inches, making it suitable for users in small spaces.

Decent hardware specs

In terms of hardware specifications, X2-4K uses DLP projection technology and is equipped with a TI 0.65-inch DMD chip. It uses XPR technology to achieve 4K UHD native resolution and supports HDR10 and HLG formats. Its third-generation LED light source technology not only provides the maximum The brightness of 2900 lumens also extends the service life to 60,000 hours. In terms of color performance, it has introduced its own Cinema SuperColor+ colorful adjustment technology, which can reach 125% Rec.709 color gamut coverage. In terms of sound effects, it also has built-in Harman Kardon speakers, and the sound performance is above the standard. Formally speaking, the X2-4K prefers fixed-point settings and does not require frequent movement. However, it still has complete image correction functions. In addition to automatic vertical keystone correction, it also has manual H/V keystone correction and four-dimensional keystone correction. Quadrant adjustment makes it extremely competent even as a home projector.

feature of product

▲Short throw lens
Using a short focal length ratio of 0.69-0.83, a 100-inch screen can be projected at 1.5 meters.

▲Transmission interface
It has 2 built-in HDMI interfaces and provides a Type-C interface for mobile phone or Switch connection.

▲ Speaker
Equipped with 2 sets of Harman Kardon speakers, it can also be used as a Bluetooth speaker.

Game-specific settings

In terms of game performance, X2-4K is indeed as officially claimed, capable of running supported Xbox games at 120Hz at 1440p resolution, bringing smoother picture presentation to fast-paced racing or action games. Although the analysis The speed is slightly lower, but it is actually difficult to feel the difference at a certain distance. In addition, the official recommendation is to connect the host to the HDMI 2 interface. The picture color of this interface is preset to the game mode, which can present the effect most suitable for the gaming experience. For the gaming experience, another key point that cannot be ignored is the input delay. Play games at 4K@60Hz, and input lag will still not affect the gaming experience.

feature of product

▲Control panel
In addition to retaining physical buttons for operation, the body also incorporates a dust-proof sliding cover design.

▲Smart interface
Built-in graphical user interface provides functions such as installing apps and Bluetooth pairing.

▲ Function settings
The projector-related picture adjustment functions are complete and adopt a more traditional control interface design.

General comments and conclusions: Game experience as the core

product design ★★★★☆

It captures the appearance elements of the Xbox Series

Hardware specifications ★★★★

It uses DLP projection technology and a short-throw lens to project 60 to 120-inch images. It supports native 4K high-resolution and HDR 10, HLG and other formats. It also has built-in Harman Kardon speakers.

Intelligent system ★★☆

It uses the interface developed by ViewSonic and is not equipped with the popular Android system. There is still a gap in the experience of installing and executing the App. It is recommended to use an external TV box.

Game performance ★★★★☆

The color and detail performance of 4K HDR sources is indeed very good. It can also support Xbox’s 1440p@120Hz picture format and achieve an excellent operating experience through ultra-low input lag.