ViewSonic LX60HD
#13 in Native 1080pFull review
A compact cube projector for movie nights in a dark bedroom, with Google TV and hands off setup. Too dim for a bright living room.
Amazon $299.99$299.99
The ViewSonic LX60HD rates 3.8 among native 1080p projectors; the Optoma Photon GO rates 3.6 among ultra short throw ones. The ViewSonic LX60HD costs $599.01 less ($299.99 vs $899).
Optoma Photon GO
#10 in Ultra short throwFull review
A battery powered ultra short throw projector for people who want a big picture without placing a projector across the room, in a dark room or outdoors at night.
Amazon $899$899
Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (native 1080p and ultra short throw), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | ViewSonic LX60HD | Optoma Photon GO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 46 630 ANSI lumens | 0 650 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 62 $0.48 per lumen | 41 $1.38 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 1920 x 1080 native | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone | 100 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 20,000 hour LED | 100 20,000 hour RGB laser |
| Gaming 10% | 50 input lag not published (neutral score used) | 55 27 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| ViewSonic LX60HD | Optoma Photon GO | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 630 ANSI | 650 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Display | LCD | DLP |
| Light source | LED | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 20,000 hours | 20,000 hours |
| HDR | - | HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | - | 110% BT.2020 |
| Dynamic contrast | 4,200:1 | 2,500,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Standard throw (1.2:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 140 in | 100 in |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Obstacle avoidance | Yes | - |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | - |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | - | 27 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 85 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 1 | 1 |
| eARC | No | - |
| Speakers | 10 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | 1.5 hours |
| Fan noise | 40 dB | 30 dB |
| Power | - | 85 W |
| Dimensions | 9.0 x 8.9 x 6.3 in | 9.92 x 6.18 x 2.56 in |
| Weight | 6.8 lb | 3.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years | - |
| Released | 2024-10 | 2025-07 |