July 9, 2010
Lots of light in presentation mode
Good color accuracy once it’s calibrated
DLP rainbow effect is prominent
Fan is very noisy in most modes
Intro
The ViewSonic PJD6531w is a $699 wXGA projector that uses DLP technology. We found that it produced a lot of light and had good color performance in our calibrated settings. It also has a decent zoom lens that provides some flexibility in location, but has no big optical issues. It comes with a nice carrying case but it is a little heavier and bulkier than many other similarly priced projectors.
| Section | The Good | The Bad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour & Design | Well designed, with easy to use controls. | Large fan vents. | |
| Blacks & Whites | Produces lots of light in presentation modes. | Image is a little dim in movie mode. | |
| Color Accuracy | Very consistent whites and smooth color response. | Color Gamut is a little inaccurate. | |
| Motion | Smooth, clean motion. | DLP rainbow effect is prominent. | |
| Viewing Effects | Plenty of light means that it can fill a big screen. | Doesn't have the power to cut through high ambient light. | |
| Calibration | Easy to calibrate. | Calibration cuts brightness significantly. | |
| Remote Control | Small, handy remote. | N/A | |
| Connectivity & Media | Decent selection of ports. | Only one HDMI port. | |
| Power, Noise & Heat | Fan noise is only moderate in ECO mode. | Noisy fan in all other modes; uses quite a lot of power. | |
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