ViewSonic PX747-4K Ultra HD DLP Projector Preview

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ViewSonic enters the home theater market with its PX747-4K Ultra HD DLP Projector.

It features true 3840×2160 resolution from a quad-shifting DLP chip. It also supports HDR10 and pumps out a bright 3500 lumens. I’m very familiar with ViewSonic’s computer monitors but this is my first chance to review a projector from them.

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While new to me, ViewSonic is not new to the projector market. They have successfully marketed a large line of boardroom models in various resolutions, ranging in price from $500 to over $3000. The PX747-4K has its roots in the corporate world but carries some definite home theater credibility.

I’ve seen the same .47” DMD chip in other projectors like the BenQ HT2550 and the Optoma UHD51A which I expect to receive soon. Native resolution is 1920×1080 pixels but shifts four times per frame at the pixel level to increase perceived resolution to the Ultra HD level. It dispenses with the refractor seen in Epson and JVC’s shift feature so it not only transmits more light, it has an even smaller gap between pixels.

Initial setup shows a phenomenally sharp image from edge to edge. With only a single imaging chip, the PX747-4K has none of the convergence issue seen in three-chip LCD and LCoS designs. It also offers tremendous output, 3500 lumens to be exact. I measured over 400 nits in HDR mode which is quite impressive for a $1500 projector.

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I’m looking forward to the days of testing and viewing ahead as I delve into the secrets of ViewSonic’s PX747-4K Ultra HD DLP Projector. Watch this space for my full review appearing in a few weeks.

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Chris Eberle

Chris' passion for audio began when he took up playing the bassoon at age 12. During his third year at the New England Conservatory of Music, he won a position with the West Point Band where he served for 26 years as principal bassoonist. He retired from the Army in 2013 and is now writing full time and performing as a freelance musician in Central Florida. As an avid movie lover, Chris was unable to turn away the 50-inch Samsung DLP TV that arrived at his door one day, thus launching him irrevocably into an obsession with home theater. Dissatisfied with the image quality of his new acquisition, Chris trained with the Imaging Science Foundation in 2006 and became a professional display calibrator. His ultimate theater desires were realized when he completed construction of a dedicated cinema/listening room in his home. Chris is extremely fortunate that his need for quality audio and video is shared and supported by his wife of over 25 years. In his spare time he enjoys riding his recumbent trike at least 100 miles per week, trying out new restaurants, going to theme parks and spending as much time as possible watching movies and listening to music. Chris enjoys bringing his observations and discoveries about every kind of home theater product to as many curious and well-informed readers as possible. He is proud to be a part of the Team and hopes to help everyone enjoy their AV experiences to the fullest.