Viewsonic PLED W800 Review

The ViewSonic PLED-W800 WXGA Ultra-Portable LED Projector provides 800 ANSI lumens of brightness and a WXGA 1280 x 800 native resolution for enjoying HD images in the classroom, boardroom, or home. It features a compact, portable design and its LED light source will last up to 30,000 hours. It's outfitted with an HDMI input that supports MHL connectivity, which means you can connect your compatible Android mobile devices directly to the projector for easier projecting. There's also a USB port, SD card slot, 2GB onboard memory, and onboard media player for PC-less presenting. You can connect wirelessly using Wi-Fi or Miracast to compatible devices as well (Wi-Fi dongle required and sold separately). Other features include DLP SuperColor Technology, automatic vertical keystone correction, and a SonicMode that ensures enhanced audio performance.

Widescreen WXGA Resolution

With native 1280 x 800 WXGA resolution, this wide-format projector provides flexibility and compatibility. Whether connecting it to a widescreen notebook in the conference room, or watching 720p HD content in the classroom, you'll enjoy distortion-free images with matching aspect ratio. It is also compatible with other common display resolutions.

DLP Technology

Advanced DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology delivers clear, lifelike images with the same DLP technology that is used and relied upon by Hollywood filmmakers.

SuperColor Technology

ViewSonic's proprietary SuperColor Technology offers a wider color range than conventional DLP projectors, ensuring that users enjoy realistic and accurate colors. With an exclusive color wheel design and dynamic lamp control capabilities, SuperColor Technology projects images with reliable and true-to-life color performance, in both bright and dark environments, without sacrificing image quality.

SonicMode for Enhanced Audio Performance

ViewSonic's SonicMode presets deliver optimized audio performance for different applications. There are three different modes. The "Standard" preset offers the best sound levels for general use. The "Speech" preset enhances the sound of spoken words, making it ideal for projecting speeches and lectures, or for sales calls and video conferencing. The "Entertainment" preset is fine-tuned with more bass and richer mid-high frequencies ideal for music and movies.

HDMI Connectivity

HDMI ensures true digital picture and audio clarity. The HDMI interface on this model allows you to connect to a variety of HD devices including gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, laptop PCs, digital cameras, and many others for a true high-definition experience.

MHL Functionality for Easy Connectivity to Mobile Devices

Integrated with MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), this projector enables users to connect compatible Android mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, directly to the projector. It allows you to view digital content from mobile devices in up to Full HD resolution on a larger screen, while also simultaneously charging the compatible Android mobile device. An MHL-enabled HDMI input also allows users to present directly from wireless HDMI dongles such as Google Chromecast.

PC-Less Presenting

Present PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PDF, video, or photo content directly using the projector's integrated SD card slot, USB type-A reader port, or 2GB onboard memory - all without needing a PC.

Plug-and-Play USB Display

Project your presentations using a quick and simple plug-and-play USB connection without running a bulky VGA cable. Plug-and-Play also features automatic resolution detection to ensure the best imaging experience.

Mobile App for Smartphones & Tablets

Presenters can wirelessly connect their smartphones and tablets to the projector with the free mobile app. Content such as videos or photos can be streamed from Android or iOS devices directly to the projector (Wi-Fi dongle required)

Advanced LED Light Source Technology

This projector uses LED light source technology that is both mercury-free and lamp-free, offering a greener, maintenance-free projector solution. Through its LED light source, the projector provides over 30,000 hours of usage, which helps lower your total cost of ownership.

Automatic Keystone Correction

With a built-in level sensor, the projector automatically corrects and adjusts vertical distorted images into a more symmetric shape.

Short Throw Ratio

The projector's short throw lens enables large images to be projected from short distances in small rooms.

Small & Light for Easy Portability

With a compact, lightweight design, this projector is small enough to fit in your suitcase, backpack, or in the palm of your hand. It is an ideal choice mobile sales and business travelers.