The catch
ViewSonic LS740HD
Don't expect a 4K cinema projector. This is a 1080p installation model.
Side by side
ViewSonic LS741HD vs LS740HD: 741HD reaches a longer room, 740HD fits closer
Quick verdict
The LS740HD is the pick if the projector has to sit closer or if maximum light output matters. In a longer room, where the 1.6x zoom makes the mount position work, take the LS741HD. Neither is the right place to start for 4K movies or fast gaming.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Published ANSI brightness: how big the gap is
The published “ANSI brightness” figure is 10% higher on ViewSonic LS740HD: 5,500 ANSI lumens, against 5,000 ANSI lumens on ViewSonic LS741HD.
Where this comes from
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
The catch
ViewSonic LS741HD
Resolution tops out at 1080p, and the design favors installation flexibility over cinema refinement.
ViewSonic LS740HD
- Why pick it
- Your mount is fairly near the screen.
- It's going into a golf simulator.
- The catch
- Don't expect a 4K cinema projector. This is a 1080p installation model.
ViewSonic LS741HD
- Why pick it
- Your room calls for a longer throw.
- Remounting is avoided with a 1.6x zoom.
- The catch
- Resolution tops out at 1080p, and the design favors installation flexibility over cinema refinement.
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What this page compares
The main differences between these two bright 1080p laser installation models are throw distance and zoom range.
This one comes down to published ansi brightness and throw ratio first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount
ViewSonic LS740HD lists “1.3x” for optical zoom, while ViewSonic LS741HD lists “1.6x”. This affects image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Compare matching standards before you call either label the winner.
- ViewSonic LS740HD
- Good
- ViewSonic LS741HD
- Better fit
A golf simulator is what I am building
ViewSonic LS740HD lists “5,500 ANSI lumens” for published ansi brightness, while ViewSonic LS741HD lists “5,000 ANSI lumens”. Extra published output only helps when your room, surface or workload needs the headroom. On its own, it does not prove better results.
- ViewSonic LS740HD
- Better fit
- ViewSonic LS741HD
- Good
Throw ratio is non-negotiable
ViewSonic LS740HD lists “1.13–1.47:1” for throw ratio, while ViewSonic LS741HD lists “1.4–2.24:1”. Measure your space and mounting points first. This can be a hard limit on fit.
- ViewSonic LS740HD
- Depends
- ViewSonic LS741HD
- Depends
Published ANSI brightness and Throw ratio both have to work for you
ViewSonic LS740HD lists “5,500 ANSI lumens” for published ansi brightness, while ViewSonic LS741HD lists “5,000 ANSI lumens”. Extra published output only helps when your room, surface or workload needs the headroom. On its own, it does not prove better results. ViewSonic LS740HD lists “1.13–1.47:1” for throw ratio, while ViewSonic LS741HD lists “1.4–2.24:1”. Measure your space and mounting points first. This can be a hard limit on fit.
- ViewSonic LS740HD
- Depends
- ViewSonic LS741HD
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Published ANSI brightness: how big the gap is
The published “ANSI brightness” figure is 10% higher on ViewSonic LS740HD: 5,500 ANSI lumens, against 5,000 ANSI lumens on ViewSonic LS741HD.
How we worked this out
Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. The percentage comes from the lower published figure.
Where these two really part ways
ViewSonic LS740HD is the better match for “A golf simulator is what I am building”. ViewSonic LS741HD is the better match for “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
These needs do not split the pair
Both meet the same 4 of the 4 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “published ansi brightness” and “throw ratio”.
How we worked this out
Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.
Models that handle “I will keep some lights on while I watch” and “It will stay up on a ceiling mount”
22 of the 90 home projectors checked handle both “I will keep some lights on while I watch” and “It will stay up on a ceiling mount”. Both make the cut.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Plug in your numbers
Will either projector work in your room?
This checks hard limits only. Personal preferences are left out of the math.
ViewSonic LS740HD
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 9.85 to 12.81 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
ViewSonic LS741HD
Does not work with your numbersFor a 120-inch 16:9 picture, the calculated lens range is about 12.20 to 19.52 ft. You entered 9.50 ft.
Measure distance from the lens to the screen. The math assumes a 16:9 picture and uses the verified throw range for each exact model.
Option A
ViewSonic, LS740HD
LS740HD
For golf simulators and rooms where some lights stay on, a high-output 1080p laser projector with a relatively short standard throw.
- Best for
- Simulator bays and multi-use rooms needing brightness
Facts we checked
- 1080p laser DLP light engine at 5,500 ANSI-lumen
- 1.3x optical zoom, with a 1.13–1.47:1 throw ratio
- Golf Mode, plus support for 360-degree and portrait installation
Option B
ViewSonic, LS741HD
LS741HD
The 1.6x optical zoom on this bright 1080p laser installation projector helps in longer rooms and fixed commercial-style layouts.
- Best for
- Flexible installation with a longer throw
Facts we checked
- 1080p laser DLP light engine at 5,000 ANSI-lumen
- 1.6x optical zoom, with a 1.4–2.24:1 throw ratio
- 360-degree and portrait installation, with an image range of 30–300-inch
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | ViewSonic LS740HD | ViewSonic LS741HD | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published ANSI brightness | 5,500 ANSI lumens | 5,000 ANSI lumens | Higher published output is useful only if your room, surface or workload calls for the extra headroom. It does not, by itself, prove better results. |
| Throw ratio | 1.13–1.47:1 | 1.4–2.24:1 | Fit can be a hard limit, so measure your space and mounting points before anything else. |
| Optical zoom | 1.3x | 1.6x | It bears on image compatibility, placement or picture quality. Before you name either label the winner, compare the matching standards. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With ViewSonic LS740HD
- Despite the Golf Mode preset, the specified 37 ms response is a poor match for fast gaming.
With ViewSonic LS741HD
- The LS740HD is the safer alternative when its shorter throw works for you, because Amazon stock is limited right now.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the home projectors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 16 of the 90 models checked meet every need here: “I will keep some lights on while I watch”, “I am after a picture of 120 inches or larger”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “It will stay up on a ceiling mount”.
16 models fit, out of 90 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I will keep some lights on while I watch”, “I am after a picture of 120 inches or larger”, “I cannot move the position of my shelf or ceiling mount”, and “It will stay up on a ceiling mount”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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ViewSonic LS740HD
Your mount is fairly near the screen.
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Your room calls for a longer throw.
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