The ViewSonic X2000B-4K has a nice shape and modern design.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K is a 4K Ultra-Short Throw (UST) smart Laser Projector that retails for $3,098.99. The projector can deliver 2000 ANSI lumens of brightness and it includes a high-quality integrated Harman/Kardon 50-watt Bluetooth audio system. UST projectors like the X2000B-4K have many of the features found on a modern smart flat panel TV so they are often referred to as Laser TVs.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K comes packaged nicely.
ViewSonic sent Projector Reviews a demo sample of the X2000B-4K to review. To test the projector, I connected my Kaleidescape Compact Terra 6TB movie server, Kaleidescape Strato C 4K movie player, Apple 4K TV, PlayStation 5, and Razer Blade 17 4K – GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti laptop to the X2000B-4K via certified 48Gbps HDMI cables. For this review, I projected onto a 110-inch Screen Innovations (SI) Solo Pro 2 Unity AT Pure White 1.3 gain screen and an Elite Screens Aeon CLR® 3 Series, 103-inch ALR screen.
I will start with a brief overview of the X2000B-4K, followed by some of the projector’s notable features. I will then take you through the X2000B-4K’s hardware and discuss performance and video quality. Finally, I will summarize my findings, including a list of pros and cons. My goal is to cover everything you need to decide if the ViewSonic X2000B-4K is the right projector for your Laser TV needs by the time you reach the end of this review.
ViewSonic X2000B-4K Specs
Price
$3,098.99
Technology
DLP Laser
Native Resolution
1920x1080x4 (3840x2160)
Brightness (Manufacturer Claim)
2000 ANSI lumens
Contrast
3,000,000:1
Zoom Lens Ratio
Fixed
Lens Shift
No
Lamp Life
20,000 hours (Normal)
Weight
15.0 lbs.
Warranty
Limited Three (3) Year Warranty
The X2000B-4K utilizes second-generation laser phosphor technology rated at 2000 ANSI lumens.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K is a smart UST projector with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $3,098.99. The projector utilizes second-generation laser phosphor technology rated at 2000 ANSI lumens. The second-generation Laser Phosphor technology improves brightness, and heat-resistance and reduces the product size. The laser light source can last up to 20,000 hours for years of home entertainment with ViewSonic’s Cinema SuperColor™.
The X2000B-4K’s embedded Wi-Fi connectivity enables screen mirroring directly from iOS and Android smart devices making content easy to stream. In addition, the dual built-in Harman/Kardon tweeters and woofers deliver room-filling audio that surpasses many modern TVs. The integrated Harman/Kardon audio system also has Dolby Audio and DTS-HD support.
With a 0.22 ultra-short throw lens, the ViewSonic X2000B-4K smart laser projector provides a cinematic experience with the convenience of ultra-short throw projection. The X2000B-4K can be placed 10.33-inches away from a projection screen or wall and project an immersive 100-inch image. The X2000B-4K delivers 4K (3840x2160) resolution images with Rec. 709 color gamut compatibility, HDR, and HLG support.
The X2000B-4K can be placed on a table or mounted to the ceiling.
The projector can be placed on a table, mounted to a media stand, or mounted to the ceiling, which makes for flexible setups in most rooms and environments. In addition, the X2000B-4K can deliver immersive images on projector screens, flat surfaces, and curved walls, thanks to its flexible 4-corner keystone adjustment and Warping capabilities.
In addition to the X2000B-4K, I have also done a full review of the ViewSonic X100-4K LED Smart Projector. You can check it out on Projector Reviews.
Laser Phosphor Light Source rated for 20,000 hours
HDR and HLG compatible
Supports Full HD 3D
Integrated Harman/Kardon 50W audio with Dolby Audio/DTS-HD support
Warping and 4-corner keystone adjustments
Built-in media player
Notable Features
SMART CONNECTIVITY
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K comes equipped with 5GHz high-speed Wi-Fi. The projector’s smart streaming functionality allows you to wirelessly stream and share movies and videos from compatible smartphones, tablets, and other personal devices. For wireless screen mirroring, ensuring your device is connected to the same network as the X2000B-4K is essential. If they are on separate networks, screen mirroring will not work.
Via the X2000B-4K’s Apps Center App Store, end-users can enjoy apps like Disney+, Nick Jr., and TED TV. Unfortunately, you will not find popular apps like YouTube or Amazon Prime Video in the ViewSonic Apps Center App Store.
Note that while you can download the Netflix app from the Apps Center App Store, X2000B-4K, like some other smart projectors, cannot actually stream the service due to not being a Netflix-approved device. Hopefully, this issue will be corrected in the future.
4-CORNER KEYSTONE
Keystoning is helpful if you are forced to set up your projector in less than ideal uneven environments.
The X2000B-4K has keystone correction with 4-corner adjustments to assist with setup and alignment. 4-corner keystone correction eliminates trapezoid effects when projecting from various locations to help lessen any apprehension when setting the projector up. However, utilizing 4-corner keystone correction may impact latency while gaming. Therefore, I suggest setting the 4-corner adjustment values to zero to enjoy lower latency gaming.
As usual, I placed the projector on a level surface and moved the X2000B-4K until the image matched up for perfect alignment on my 110-inch Screen Innovations (SI) Solo Pro 2 Unity AT Pure White 1.3 gain projector screen and an Elite Screens Aeon CLR® 3 Series, 103-inch ALR projector screen. I took my time and did not have to use any of the X2000B-4K’s 4-corner adjustments. I recommend spending a few extra minutes getting the alignment perfect by physically adjusting the projector’s position whenever possible. Using digital keystone correction slightly degrades any projector’s image quality and induces latency. Although I did not need to utilize any keystone settings, it is nice knowing it is there if ever needed. If I were traveling and forced to set the X2000B-4K and projector screen up on an uneven surface, I would be happy to have the ability to keystone with 4-corner adjustments.
WARPING ADJUSTMENTS
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K has Warping adjustments for a perfectly proportioned picture every time. The X2000B-4K’s Warping adjustments allow for 60 points of correction that help eliminate distorted and crooked images. In addition, warping allows the end-user to project images onto curved walls, flat screens, and virtually everything in between.
HDR & HLG SUPPORT
The X2000B-4K supports HDR and HLG content.
The X2000B-4K features HDR and HLG support. After the X2000B-4K auto-detects metadata or Electro-Optical Transfer Function (EOTF) info from HDR contents, HDR becomes available. HDR sends static metadata to the video stream, which is encoded information on color calibration settings required to make images look more like the content creator’s intentions. HDR is best for displaying HDR movies.
With 4K HDR content, extended color space with better highlight details and shadow details can be delivered. ViewSonic’s HDR Tone and Color Mapping functions are designed to adjust and show the best image based on the specific projector specifications. However, Tone Mapping (whether dynamic or not) requires the projector to compromise something (highlights, brightness, contrast, color, or black level). Since different devices have different specifications, the color and brightness of a projected image might differ from the original content as it was intended to be shown.
NBC Sports featured 4K with HDR and Dolby Audio Atmos for its 2022 Winter Olympics coverage.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K also supports Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), the HDR standard developed for live broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), in conjunction with Japan’s national broadcaster Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai. Alas, most broadcast TV does not yet support 4K, let alone HDR. However, I would like to point out that NBC Sports featured 4K with HDR and Dolby Audio Atmos for its 2022 Winter Olympics coverage. The 2022 Winter Olympics marked the broadcaster’s first use of the enhanced format. With X2000B-4K, you are all set to enjoy sports and award shows when more networks decide to start broadcasting content in HDR.
AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL (ARC)
The X2000B-4K has two HDMI 2.0 HDCP 2.2 ports on the rear of the chassis, one with ARC.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K has an excellent dual 50-watt projector audio system; however, some end-users may still want to attach it to an AV Receiver to take advantage of high-quality sound. The X2000B-4K has ARC support on the HDMI-2 port. When connecting ARC-compatible speakers to the projector with HDMI cables, the audio can be returned to these speakers from the X2000B-4 K’s HDMI-2 port.
The X2000B-4K supports multiple audio outputs, including Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. If you decide not to use ARC, your only other option would be to connect audio via the audio output jack. However, the audio output jack cannot pass the latest immersive surround formats to an external sound system.
Hardware
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K is available in white or black. It’s a clean and modern-looking projector.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K chassis is available in white or black. ViewSonic really worked on the aesthetics of this projector. But, of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Still, to me, the X2000B-4K is a beautifully modern-looking UST projector. The X2000B-4K measures 17.8-inches wide x 13.0-inches deep x 3.9-inches high and weighs 15 pounds.
CONNECTIONS
Most connections are located on the front (The side facing the projection surface) of the X2000B-4K.
Most of the connections and inputs are located on the front (the side facing the projection surface) of the X2000B-4K. The front of the chassis has dual HDMI 2.0b ports with High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2. HDCP is designed to protect 4K content from being pirated. HDCP 2.2 essentially creates an encrypted system that ensures a secure connection between the source and the display.
In addition, the X2000B-4K has a LAN port, a 3.5mm audio output jack, a 3.5mm A/V input, two USB Type-A ports (Power supply, 5V/1.5A), and an AC power jack. Since I use my Sony ZV-1 digital camera for back-to-back hours while doing reviews, I used a dummy battery (DC Coupler) to provide continuous and stable power to the camera. I used the X2000B-4 K’s USB Type-A port to provide the power needed.
An additional USB Type-A port (Power supply, 5V/1.5A) is located on the side of the projector
CONTROL PANEL
With the VCastSender app, you can operate the X2000B-4K with a smartphone or mobile device.
The X2000B-4K chassis does not have a control panel on it. Therefore, if you misplace the remote control, you will not have any control of the projector ViewSonic vCastSender app. However, with the VCastSender app, you can operate the X2000B-4K with touch control on your smartphone or mobile device. The app is sometimes glitchy, but I recommend downloading it; it works great most of the time.
REMOTE CONTROL
The remote control has the typical buttons for Power On/Off, Source, Focus, Bluetooth, Settings, Return, Home, Volume, Forwards/Backwards, Mute, Play/Pause, and a D-pad with an “OK” button.
The remote control has a built-in G-Force sensor, which allows the remote control’s backlit buttons to turn on automatically whenever you pick up the remote to use it. A backlit remote control is great to have with a projector. My testing rooms are usually too dark to be able to use a remote if it is not backlit. Thank you, ViewSonic, for having a backlit remote control!
I have never seen this advertised as a feature, but ViewSonic states the X2000B-4K’s backlit remote control has antibacterial capabilities thanks to a silver ion coating. ViewSonic state, “The special silver ion coating carries antibacterial capability certified by TÜV, protecting your health while being entertained.”
LENS
The X2000B-4 K’s lens is located in a small window recessed on the projector’s top. It can be digitally focused utilizing the remote control. The optical systems of a UST projector like the X2000B-4K are different from traditional projectors. Typically, a UST optical system uses a complex series of mirrors to project images at steep, extreme angles.
UST projectors spread the light out from the lens when sitting on a tabletop (or when mounted to the ceiling). The light travels only a few degrees above horizontal at the far lower right and left. However, light also exits the projector lens from just above horizontal to fully vertical at almost every angle. Therefore, light is projected over an arc of nearly 180 degrees. Even when placing the projector inches away, the X2000B-4K does a great job of spreading light evenly across the screen.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K can produce a 100-inch image at 10.33-inches and a 150-inch image at 20.48-inches away from the projection surface.
ViewSonic states that X2000B-4K can with screens ranging from 65-inches to 150-inches, The X2000B-4K can produce a 100-inch image at 10.33-inches and a 150-inch image at 20.48-inches away from the projection surface. Keep in mind that the distance from the projector lens to the projection surface, the video format, and the zoom setting all play a factor in the X2000B-4K’s projected image size.
MENUS
The X2000B-4 K’s Home button brings you directly to the projector’s Home screen. You can access the File Management, Apps Center, Bluetooth, Settings, Screen Mirroring, and Add App menus from the Home screen.
Basic Settings gives access to Language, Projector Projection, Keystone, Warping, Focus, Eye Protection, and Test Pattern.
Advanced Settings gives the end-user access to Power On Source (Inputs), Power On/Off Ring Tone, Auto Power On, Smart Energy, Harman/Kardon Audio, Light Source Level, High Altitude Mode, Reset Setting, and Reset To Factory Default.
Pressing the icon that looks like a gear on the remote control will bring up the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu. The OSD has two tabs, one that says Image Setting and the other that says Advanced. Image Setting gives access to Color Mode, Wall Color, Brightness, Contrast, Color Temp, Tint, Saturation, Sharpness, Gamma, Color Management, Light Source Level, Test Pattern, and Reset Current Color Settings.
The Advanced tab gives access to Aspect Ratio, HDR, EOTF, Frame Interpolation, HDMI Settings, 3D Settings, Audio Mode, Audio Volume, Mute, Audio Out, Keystone, Warping, and Projector Information.
BUILT-IN MEDIA PLAYER
Projectors with built-in media players are becoming more common these days. ViewSonic states the X2000B-4 K’s media player supports the following multimedia formats: H.264, H.265, MP3, MPEG1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, and DVD-LPCM content. The X2000B-4 K’s media player supports externally connected devices like a USB HDD up to 2 TB and USB memory sticks up to 256 GB. However, only USB storage devices formatted with Windows FAT32 or NTFS file systems work with the X2000B-4K.
PERFORMANCE
COLOR REPRODUCTION
ViewSonic states the X2000B-4K has “ViewSonic’s Cinema SuperColor+ technology, and 125% Rec. 709 color accuracy, provides vivid and lifelike colors while HDR (High Dynamic Range) creates enhanced color and contrast ratios.”
The images above provide an overall idea of color accuracy. However, when viewing in person, the colors look much better than how the images look on the display of the device you are using to read this review.
I found the out-of-the-box color reproduction of X2000B-4K to be good with the Color Mode set to MOVIE. In Image Setting, you will find five user-selected Color Modes: BRIGHTEST, TV, MOVIE, GAMING, and USER.
The images this UST projector produces are good out of the box. But, of course, it goes without saying ISF Calibration will undoubtedly get you the best-looking image.
Placing the X2000B-4K in a dark room or a room with minimal ambient light also helps.
The out-of-the-box, color reproduction was good.
For those who want to fine-tune the unit's picture quality, there are several adjustments available including WALL COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION, SHARPNESS, and GAMMA. The WALL COLOR setting can be used to adjust the projected image based on your wall color. The WALL COLOR setting options are Off Pink, Yellow, and Blue.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K also has a COLOR TEMP, and COLOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMS) adjustments, these features are normally not available on lower-priced Laser TVs.
I calibrated the USER Mode for SDR. Since your room and screen material can have a major impact on the overall picture, I don’t recommend using someone else’s calibration adjustments. If your room is brighter/darker or your walls are a different color, copying someone else’s results can cause more harm than good. However below are the before and after results in my room.
To test the projector’s color accuracy, I used Portrait Displays Calman color calibration software.
Pre-SDR Calibration Color Tracking and Grayscale
Before calibration, when the USER mode was measured, there was too much red and too little blue, The result was a color temperature of 5825K which is warmer than my target of 6500K.
The color tracking was better than average but there was some blue, red, and cyan color shift.
Picture Mode: USER
Color Temperature: 5825K
Average Color Tracking dE: 5.11
Average Grayscale dE: 4.6
Gamma: 1.9
Post-SDR Calibration Color Tracking and Grayscale
Switching the COLOR TEMP setting to USER enables the projector's 2-point White Balance adjustments. I reduced the RED GAIN while increasing the BLUE GAIN.
The end result was good grayscale measurements and the color temperature was much closer to my 6500K target. Reducing the BRIGHTNESS setting brought the Gamma closer to my target of 2.2.
I used the COLOR MANAGEMENT adjustments to correct the blue, red, and cyan color shift.
Picture Mode: USER
Color Temperature: 6439K
Average Color Tracking dE: 1.91
Average Grayscale dE: 1,66
Gamma: 2.12
We achieved a very good grayscale and color reproduction by just adjusting the projector's white balance. As I mentioned, earlier most Laser TVs at the X2000B do not offer this level of picture adjustments so they will not be able to deliver as accurate of an image. Both the color tracking and grayscale had an average Delta E measurement were below 2. Delta E, as a measure of grayscale/color accuracy, of 3 and under is considered ‘Excellent’ and imperceptible by the human eye.
The COLOR MANAGEMENT and COLOR TEMPERATURE controls are common between HDR and SDR picture modes. After I calibrated the projector for SDR, I used the USER picture mode for viewing SDR and the MOVIE picture mode for watching HDR
BRIGHTNESS
ViewSonic advertises the brightness of the X2000B-4K at 2,000 ANSI lumens. I also measured the X2000B-4K’s brightness. To measure the brightness, I set the projector’s Light Source Level to Full and the Color Mode to Brightest, which are the projector’s brightest settings. I then took 3-4 readings about 15-20% out from the center of the lens.
At maximum brightness, the X2000B-4K measured 2004 lumens, which is right at ViewSonic’s X2000B-4K published 2000 ANSI lumens specification. The X2000B-4K should be more than bright enough for most projected applications. I measured all five available Color Modes; my measurements are below.
ViewSonic X2000B-4K Projector Settings Brightness
Color Mode
Brightness (Lumens)
Color Temperature
Brightest
2004
9432K
TV
1644
10342K
Movie
1557
7381K
Gaming
1880
8680K
User
1425
5825K
As expected, BRIGHTEST mode provided the most luminous projected image, suitable for using the projector in higher ambient light settings. Gaming mode offers the best gaming experience in well-lit rooms for FPS, RPG, and SPG-style games. Movie mode provided a balance between color accuracy and brightness. MOVIE mode was one of my favorite modes. I found the colors and contrast to be good, even in rooms with a bit of ambient light.
CONTRAST / BLACK LEVEL
The X2000B-4K’s blacks were closer to dark gray than deep black. This was more noticeable when watching darker scenes at night in my room. There are home theater projectors in the X2000B-4K’s price point that can provide better shadow detail and black level, but they are not Ultra-Short-Throw projectors.
Deep blacks and extreme shadow performance are usually reserved for projectors designed for dedicated home theater rooms with complete ambient light control. However, the X2000B-4K still produced good enough darks, even when ambient light was present. Lower lumen projectors tend to wash out at the slightest trace of ambient light. UST projectors like the X2000B-4K’s are intended to replace modern flat-panel TVs. So, a key trait is a UST projector that does not wash out when ambient light is introduced.
The X2000B-4K’s blacks were elevated and more of a dark gray.
When evaluating a projector’s picture, I also like to consider the unit’s likely usage case. For example, even though the X2000B-4K’s black level could be better, UST projectors like the X2000B-4K are not designed to compete against high-end home theater projectors found in blacked-out media rooms.
Instead, the X2000B-4K would most likely be used in the same type of room you would typically find a TV installed. Family rooms and multipurpose rooms with higher amounts of ambient light are the first to come to mind, meaning the ability to reproduce deep blacks would not be critical. Extra brightness would probably be more advantageous to the end-user in these higher ambient light environments.
VIDEO QUALITY
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K’s video quality was good out-of-the-box. However, changing the Color Mode, Wall Color offset, Light Source Level, and Color Temp can significantly alter the on-screen image. First, I toggled the X2000B-4K’s Light Source Level between Full and Standard. Next, I switched the Color Mode between MOVIE and USER to project the best images in my room(s). I used USER mode to fine-tune the X2000B-4K’s image to better suit my specific viewing environment.
Live broadcasts and TV shows will continue to be produced in HD for numerous years, making good upscaling a critical feature. The X2000B-4 K’s ability to upscale is quite good. Content in 1080p and Sports in 720P all looked good when projected by the X2000B-4K.
As seen below, I took various photos in 4K and HD resolution. Like all our photos, they are unadjusted for color. As a result, the images do not appear as good as what the projector really produced.
Although a lot of Blu-ray 4K content is available in HDR, a lot of 4K streaming material is still only 4K SDR. Nevertheless, the X2000B-4K delivered sharp and detailed images without any problems. The X2000B-4K’s Texas Instruments DLP chipset produced its 4K (3840 x 2160) displayed resolution.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K’s pixel-shifting works well. It is challenging to observe a sharpness difference when comparing a 4K DLP projector like the X2000B-4K to a native 4K LCD/LCoS model from typical watching distances. Numerous 4K movies do not have enough fine detail to make the difference between viewing 4K SDR and HD easily noticeable in the first place. Nevertheless, I would categorize the overall picture quality of the ViewSonic X2000B-4K as really good.
The X2000B-4K supports HDR10 and HLG which are common HDR formats. After auto-detecting metadata or EOTF info from HDR content, HDR and HDR Game picture mode become activated. Likewise, HLG Picture mode is automatically switched to anytime metadata or EOTF info from HLG streaming contents is detected.
It did a good job balancing the need to display highlight detail while maintaining overall screen brightness. The HDR content did appear darker than the SDR video but that is expected because X200B-4K needs to apply aggressive HDR tone mapping due to the projector's limited brightness capability. Overall, the X2000B picture quality was better than many of the lower-priced Laser TVs that I have tested
While I didn't get the opportunity to test the feature, the ViewSonic X2000B-4K supports 3D content from a variety of 3D-compatible video devices including, PlayStation/Xbox gaming consoles (with 3D game discs) and 3D Blu-ray players (with 3D Blu-ray discs). The X2000B-4K automatically chooses an appropriate 3D format once 3D content is detected. While most flat panel TVs do not support 3D, the X2000B-4K allows you to enjoy 3D movies, sporting events, videos, and games when wearing a pair of optional compatible 3D glasses.
X2000B-4K in an extremely high ambient light environment.
With all of my windows open to allow the summer daylight light to pour in, the X2000B-4K provided an image that was still watchable. For the photos above, I didn’t even use an ALR screen. Instead, I projected it onto a Screen Innovations (SI) Solo Pro 2 Unity AT Pure White 1.3 gain screen. Still, I achieved a tolerable image in high ambient light conditions with the daylight from my side windows, rear windows, and front windows all hitting the screen simultaneously.
Of course, you may want a well-made UST projection screen if you want ambient light rejecting and ceiling light rejecting capabilities, especially if your UST projector is constantly in a high ambient light environment.
I would not recommend watching a TV or a UST projector with full uncontrolled sunlight blasting directly on the screen. My point is that you could if you really had to. So, yes, the X2000B-4K could possibly replace your traditional TV and be enjoyed almost any time of day or night, as long as you can tolerate a slightly washed-out picture in the daytime during full sunlight conditions if you do not have any kind of ambient light control.
GAMING
The X2000B-4K has a dedicated gaming mode, so I had to try it out. I played numerous games from my PS5 on the ViewSonic X2000B-4K. The ViewSonic X2000B-4K was a good pairing with some of the best games of 2022. The games I tested on the X2000B-4K all played great, including Horizon – Forbidden West, Gran Turismo 7, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Far Cry 6, and my favorite oldie but goodie Elder Scrolls Online (ESO). I did not experience any issues with latency.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K Gaming Projector was a good pairing with some of the best games of 2022.
While I did not have the opportunity to use Technical Editor Philip Jones’ Leo Bodnar Video Signal Input Lag Tester on the X2000B-4K, I can assure you that I did not experience any substantial input lag. The X2000B-4K provides the immersive gaming experience one can expect from gaming on a massive screen.
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K should work well for most casual gamers looking to play games on a giant projector screen. I have a dedicated liquid-cooled EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 equipped gaming PC with a 34-inch curved Alienware gaming monitor and a Razer Blade 17 4K – GeForce RTX 3080 Ti laptop. Still, nothing beats gaming on a massive projector screen.
AUDIO QUALITY
Two 10-watt tweeters and two 15-watt woofers make up the X2000B-4K’s integrated Harman/Kardon 50-watt Bluetooth audio system. The X2000B-4K also supports Dolby Audio and DTS-HD.
The X2000B-4K has preset audio profiles. Under Audio Mode, you will find Movie, Music, and User audio profiles. User mode allows the personalization of the sound settings. The User Audio Equalizer adjusts the 120Hz, 500Hz, 1500Hz, 5000Hz, and 10000Hz bands to fine-tune the sound to the end user’s personal preference. The built-in Harman/Kardon 50-watt audio system rivals many modern TVs audio systems, especially when you fine-tune the audio settings with User Audio Equalizer.
While we do not measure audible noise, I measured the fan noise produced by the X2000B-4K between 32dB and 35dB, depending on the Light Source Level. Unsurprisingly, Eco was the quietest at 32dB, and Full was the loudest at 35dB. With the volume set low, I could hear the X2000B-4K fan from my seated position. However, I did not notice the fan noise once I started watching movies with the volume set to an average movie listening level.
SUMMARY
ViewSonic X2000B
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K UST smart laser projector retails for $3,098.99. It utilizes a single DLP chip for its 4K UHD (3840x2160) displayed resolution. In addition, its Laser Phosphor light source is rated to deliver at 2,000 ANSI lumens for up to 20,000 hours for virtually maintenance-free usage for a lower overall total cost of ownership.
Since the X2000B-4K was designed to replace a smart TV, it has some smart features end-users have come to expect from smart flat-panel TVs, including popular streaming apps like Disney+, Nick Jr., and TED TV.
The projector’s smart streaming functionality allows you to wirelessly stream and share movies and videos from compatible smartphones, tablets, and other personal devices.
The X2000B-4K’s built-in 50-watt Harman/Kardon Bluetooth audio system means the projector does not need an external audio source. Simply select Movie, Music, or User for your audio profile, and you are all set. The X2000B-4K also supports Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. In addition, Bluetooth-in and Bluetooth-out allow you to use the X2000B-4K as a Bluetooth soundbar, or you could output the audio to your own Bluetooth headset.
The X2000B-4K may be for you if you want a smart UST projector with a great built-in audio system and smart capabilities. Place the X2000B-4K in Movie mode, set your Light Source Level to Full or Standard depending on your ambient lighting conditions, and enjoy watching your favorite movies and shows. The DMD Texas Instruments DLP chipset imager does an excellent job reproducing 4K content in HDR and SDR.
ViewSonic X2000B - PROS AND CONS
PROS
Laser light source
Smart connectivity (no dongle taking up a valuable HDMI port)
