ViewSonic Pro8300 Pro Reviews

The ViewSonic Pro8300 is unusual for a 1080p projector in that it's geared to data presentations rather than video.

Its bright 3,000 ANSI makes it great for using during the day, but its overall image quality is average

This full-HD projector excels in well-lit rooms where its powerful brightness can make presentations really pop, be they stills or anything up to 1080p video. All this is assisted by its large selection of inputs, built-in speakers and a handy laser-pointers. However, it fairs considerably worse in colour accuracy in dim home-cinema lighting.

The Viewsonic PRO8300 does not dazzle with features, but instead targets a specific market quite well. Most high resolution multimedia projectors also come with a fairly high price, well above that of the PRO8300’s sub-$1000 street price. While the PRO8300 is 1080p (1920x1080) and the others are WUXGA (1920x1200), that difference in vertical resolution is not going to be visible in most circumstances. Looking at the competition, the one of the lowest-priced WUXGA projectors is the Epson G5450 (which we reviewed last year). While the Epson G5450 can put out almost 3000 lumens and has more features, it is also almost three times the cost of the PRO8300 and is far from a portable unit. Looking at the 1080p market, the BenQ EP5920 is slightly cheaper than the PRO8300. We have not reviewed the EP5920, but it has a much lower rated lumen output (1800 vs. 3000) and only comes with a one year warranty. Viewsonic’s much better (3 year) warranty and Express Exchange service may be a consideration for the budget conscious buyer or the frequent traveler.