ViewSonic LS740HD
#17 in Native 1080pFull review
A bright, low maintenance 1080p laser projector for rooms with ambient light, golf simulators or big screens. Not for serious gaming.
Amazon $999.99$999.99
3.8/5
A short throw 1080p lamp projector for gaming in a small room. Newer laser models cost more but skip the lamp changes.
- 3,800 ISO 21118Brightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- lampLight source
- NoneStreaming
- 8.4 msInput lag
Check price at Amazon$799
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Fills a 100 inch screen from about 3.6 feet away
- Very low lag at 120Hz, good for fast games
- Bright enough for a room with some light
Cons
- Lamp dims over time and needs replacing, unlike laser models
- No built-in streaming apps
- Older model, sold on Amazon by a third party retailer
- Not 4K, only accepts a 4K signal
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | GT1080HDR |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 3,800 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 1080p |
| Display | DLP |
| Light source | lamp |
| Light source life | 15,000 hours |
| HDR | HDR |
| Dynamic contrast | 50,000:1 |
| Placement | |
| Throw | Short throw (0.5:1) |
| Largest image | 306.8 in |
| Autofocus | No |
| Auto keystone | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No |
| Auto screen fit | No |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | None |
| Input lag | 8.4 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 2 |
| eARC | No |
| Speakers | 10 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Fan noise | 26 dB |
| Power | 285 W |
| Dimensions | 12.44 x 9.61 x 4.25 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 6.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
| Released | 2019-09 |
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