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ViewSonic PX701-4K vs XGIMI Elfin

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessNative ContrastColor GamutPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color Accuracy
    Design
      ImagingOpticsPortabilityNoise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      Smart Features & SoundIn The Box
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ViewSonic PX701-4K
XGIMI Elfin

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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Imaging Technology
DLP
Light Source
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1080p
Imaging Technology
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Our Verdict

ViewSonic PX701-4K

XGIMI Elfin

The ViewSonic PX701-4K is better than the XGIMI Elfin, although the XGIMI is smaller and has significantly more features than the ViewSonic. However, the ViewSonic projector is particularly interesting to gamers, as it has 1080p @ 240Hz support. The ViewSonic is also significantly brighter, but it has truly terrible colors. The XGIMI is dimmer but doesn't have the ViewSonic issues with colors. It's much smaller, more portable, and has a smart interface with full Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.

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  • PX701-4K (White)
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Main Differences for
Movies

Threshold 

0.10

Movies 
 

6.4
6.0

Brightness 
 

7.1
5.1

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

4.8
7.1

Color Gamut 
 

6.4
8.0

Native Contrast 
 

6.3
5.7

Full Comparison

Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

7.1
5.1

Brightness Measurement Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Brightness Measurement Picture
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XGIMI Elfin Brightness Measurement Picture

White Light Output 
 

1,241 lm
339 lm

Color Light Output 
 

685 lm
345 lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

91%
95%

Screen Brightness 
 

143 cd/m²
39 cd/m²
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Native Contrast 
 

6.3
5.7

APL Native Contrast  

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ViewSonic PX701-4K APL Native Contrast
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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

647 : 1
420 : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

652 : 1
419 : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

644 : 1
417 : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

589 : 1
399 : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

528 : 1
382 : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

478 : 1
365 : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

397 : 1
335 : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

289 : 1
279 : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

663 : 1
422 : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

1,564 : 1
423 : 1
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Color Gamut 
 

6.4
8.0

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Gamut Picture - Rec. 709
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XGIMI Elfin Gamut Picture - Rec. 709

Rec. 709 xy 
 

88.43%
97.18%

Rec. 709 uv 
 

92.87%
94.95%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020
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XGIMI Elfin Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020

Rec. 2020 xy 
 

48.06%
61.22%

Rec. 2020 uv 
 

53.34%
73.30%
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Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

4.8
7.1

Pre White Balance Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Pre White Balance Picture
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XGIMI Elfin Pre White Balance Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Pre Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI Elfin Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Pre Color Picture
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XGIMI Elfin Pre Color Picture

White Balance dE 
 

3.11
3.12

Color dE 
 

12.11
3.84

Gamma 
 

2.12
2.09

Color Temperature 
 

6,851 K
6,319 K

Picture Mode 
 

Gaming
Office

Color Temp Setting 
 

6500 K
No Color Temp Setting

Gamma Setting 
 

1.8
No Gamma Setting
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Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

5.8
8.4

Post White Balance Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Post White Balance Picture
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Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Post Gamma Curve Picture
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XGIMI Elfin Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Post Color Picture
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White Balance dE 
 

2.08
0.53

Color dE 
 

9.24
3.55

Gamma 
 

2.22
2.17

Color Temperature 
 

6,459 K
6,438 K

White Balance Calibration 
 

1 point
1 point

Color Calibration 
 

Yes
No

Picture Mode 
 

User 1
Custom
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Design

Imaging 
 

Style Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Style Picture
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Imaging Technology 
 

DLP
DLP

Light Source 
 

Lamp
LED

Spectral Power Distribution 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Spectral Power Distribution
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Optics 
 

Optical Zoom 
 

Manual
No

Focus 
 

Manual Focus
Auto Focus

Keystone 
 

Auto Keystone
Auto Keystone

Aspect Ratio 
 

16 : 9
16 : 9

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

1.50
1.20

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

1.65
1.20

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

5.5
8.0

Dimension Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Dimension Picture
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XGIMI Elfin Dimension Picture

Height  

4.3" (11.0 cm)
1.9" (4.9 cm)

Width  

12.4" (31.5 cm)
7.6" (19.2 cm)

Depth  

9.4" (23.9 cm)
7.6" (19.2 cm)

Weight 
 

6.2 lbs (2.8 kg)
2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
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Noise 
 

6.6
7.1

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

55.0dBA
52.5dBA
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Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture 
 

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ViewSonic PX701-4K Inputs Picture
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HDMI 
 

2 (2x HDMI 2.0)
1 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

USB Data Ports 
 

0
1

Audio Out 3.5mm  

1
1

Digital Optical Audio Out  

0
0

Wi-Fi  

No
Yes

Ethernet Speed  

No Ethernet
No Ethernet
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Supported Resolutions 
 

9.6
6.3

Native Resolution 
 

Pixel Shift 4k
1080p

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Scaled

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Scaled
Scaled (Forced)

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
No

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

240 Hz
60 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

No
No

Input Lag 
 

7.6
5.3

4k @ 60Hz 
 

18.1
31.4

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

34.5
141.1

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

18.3
31.5

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

35.1
140.5

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

9.5
N/A

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

5.0
31.5
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HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR10+ 
 

No
No

Dolby Vision 
 

No
No

HLG 
 

Yes
Yes

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

No
Yes (eARC)

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

No
No

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

No
No

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

No
No

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

No
No

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

No
No

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

No
No

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

0
0

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

No
No

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

No
No

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

No
No

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

No
No
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3D  

3D Support 
 

Yes
Yes
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Features

Smart Features & Sound 
 

Smart OS 
 

No
Android

Cast Capable 
 

No
Yes

Speaker(s) 
 

Yes
Yes
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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