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How to Choose Between Building and Buying Software
18 Jul, 2025







£2538.78 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ViewSonic X2000B-4K is the sort of short-throw projector that makes sense when you want big-screen results without the “hang it miles away” problem. If you’re outfitting a meeting room, classroom, or training space where ceiling space and seating layout are tight, it can be a genuinely practical option—especially for branded presentations and video where the 4K UHD marketing matters more than you’d think. In everyday use, the value hinges on whether you can position it where it behaves well, and whether your room is reasonably light-controlled; 2000 ANSI lumens is workable for daytime training/meetings, but it’s not “bright daylight” territory.
That price (£2115.65 ex-VAT) also sets expectations: you should be comparing it against other short-throw options with stronger real-world brightness and better lens/shading performance, not just spec sheets. If you’re expecting it to replace a proper high-brightness install projector for large rooms or heavy ambient light, I’d be cautious. It’s a buy if your needs are focused—short-throw placement, occasional-to-regular presentations, and you want UHD clarity—otherwise I’d look at alternatives that give you more headroom for your environment and installation flexibility.

Epson
Epson EB-W53 - 3LCD projector - portable - 4000 lumens (white) - 4000 lumens (colour) - WXGA (1280 x 800) - 16:10 - white

BenQ
BenQ TH585P - DLP projector - portable - 3D - 3500 ANSI lumens - Full HD (1920 x 1080) - 16:9 - 1080p

ViewSonic
ViewSonic LSC701-4K - 3LCD projector - 7000 ANSI lumens - WUXGA (1920 x 1200) - 16:10 - 1080p - zoom lens

Epson
Epson EB-1780W - LCD projector - portable - 3000 lumens (white) - 3000 lumens (colour) - WXGA (1280 x 800) - 16:10 - 720p - 802.11n wireless / NFC / Miracast
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