VANKYO V700W is a newcomer to the Vankyo Home Theater Projector series. It has the same pricing as its sibling VANKYO Leisure 495W. The two projectors have the same 1080P resolution and both support Dolby audio. What are the differences between them? Which is the better choice?
In this post, we will compare the two projectors from different aspects and help you to make a wise decision.
In this section, we will introduce the differences in appearance, image, features, connectivity, and audio between the VANKYO V700W and VANKYO 495W.
Compared with VANKYO 495W, VANKYO V700W has improved a lot in terms of brightness, audio, and connectivity. You can check the side-by-side comparison below to see their differences.
When it refers to the shape, VANKYO V700W has mellow lines while VANKYO 495W is relatively rectangular. For the front panel, VANKYO V700 and VANKYO 495W are both equipped with lens modules on the left sides. VANKYO V700 is completed and neat while VANKYO 495W is perforated. The two projectors both have an IR receiver on the right side.
VANKYO V700W has a group of shortcut buttons on the top panel while VANKYO 495W has just one power button on the top panel. For the left side, VANKYO V700W has a grid-like vent while VANKYO 495W has a round button for manual focus. The back panels of the two projectors are equipped with versatile interfaces, but VANKYO 495W has a row of shortcut buttons on the back. On the whole, VANKYO V700W is brief and elegant while VANKYO 495W is more delicate.
Regarding size and weight, VANKYO V700W is lighter but bigger than VANKYO 495W. VANKYO V700W weighs just o.56kg while VANKYO 495W has a weight of 1.4Kg.
| VANKYO V700W | VANKYO 495W | |
| Size | 11.4 x 8.7 x 3.7inch | 4.84 x 7.01 x 3.35 inches |
| Weight | 0.56Kg | 1.4kg |
The two projectors are both LCD projectors with LED as the light source. As we all know, LED projectors are relatively weak in terms of brightness compared with lamp projectors and laser projectors.
For brightness, VANKYO V700W has 420 ANSI lumens while VANKYO 495W has just 220 ANSI lumens. In other words, VANKYO V700W has better image performance during the daytime. If the image is bright enough, then the projection image will be clear even during the daytime. The two projectors are not bright enough as some lamp-based projectors, and therefore, you need to close the curtain or turn the lights off to decrease ambient light and improve the viewing effect.
| VANKYO V700W | VANKYO 495W | |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 | 1920×1080 |
| Brightness | 420 ANSI Lumens | 220 ANSI lumens |
| Eye Projection | TÜV Rheinlan Low Blue Light | / |
As for eye protection, VANKYO V700W gets the low blue light certification from TÜV Rheinland and has less harm to the eyes. VANKYO 495W has no such eye projection technology. For image size, the two projectors are similar and have a max image size of more than 200 inches.
VANKYO V700W supports electronic focus but manual keystone, and VANKYO 495W supports manual focus but electronic keystone. As for Bluetooth, VANKYO V700W is equipped with bidirectional Bluetooth Regarding Wi-Fi, VANKYO 495W has 2.4G/5G dual-band Wi-Fi, providing a smoother and quicker connection.
| VANKYO V700W | VANKYO 495W | |
| Focus | Electrical | Manual |
| Keystone | Manual±15° | Electronic ±15° |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | 2.4G/5G Wi-Fi |
| Wireless Mirroring | Yes | Yes |
The two projectors both support wired and wireless screen mirroring from iPhone and Android phones.
VANKYO V700W and VANKYO 495W are both equipped with HDMI, USB, and audio interfaces, but they have slight differences in the numbers. VANKYO V700W has one more HDMI interface while VANKYO 495W has one more USB and one more Audio input interface.
| VANKYO V700W | VANKYO 495W | |
| Interfaces | HDMI×2 USB×2 Audio Out×1 | USB Port x 2 HDMI In x 1 AV In x 1 Audio Out x 1 |
The two projectors both support Dolby audio, but VANKYO V700W is more powerful. VANKYO V700W is equipped with dual 5W speakers while VANKYO 495W has just one 3W speaker.
| VANKYO V700W | VANKYO 495W | |
| Speaker | Dual 5W speakers | 3W speaker |
| Dolby Audio | Yes | Yes |
Regarding the package, VANKYO V700W has a 120-inch Portable screen while VANKYO 495W doesn’t. In view of the same pricing of $299, VANKYO V700W is more cost-efficient.
| VANKYO V700W | VANKYO 495W | |
| Package | Remote Controller 120-inch Portable screen HDMI Cable Power Cable User’s Manual | Remote Controller HDMI Cable Power Cable User’s Manual |
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Through the comparison above, we can conclude that VANKYO V700W is better for overall performance. More importantly, VANKYO V700W has a complimentary screen in the package. The two projectors have the same retail price of $299, and therefore VANKYO V700W is cost-efficient.
| VANKYO V700W | VANKYO 495W | |
| Pros | Brighter Image More Powerful Audio 2 HDMI Interface Complimentary Screen | Dual-band Wi-Fi Electronic keystone |
| Cons | No Audio Input | Less HDMI Interface |
It is worth noting that VANKYO 495W is now on sale with $120 off. If you want a lower cost, then you can also pick VANKYO 495W.
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