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Epson Home Cinema 1080 vs Sony VPL-XW8100ES

Epson Home Cinema 1080
Epson Home Cinema 1080
$979.79
Sony VPL-XW8100ES
Sony VPL-XW8100ES
MSRP $35,999
Key differences
White light output3,400 lm ISO (Normal power)—
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio1.02–1.23:11.34–2.87:1
Lowest input lag—13 msDerived
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)26 dB(A)
Price$979.79MSRP $35,999
Room fit
Distance to screen2.3–2.7 m3.0–6.4 m
Brightness
Rated brightness3,400 lmDerived—
White light output3,400 lm ISO (Normal power)—
Colour light output3,400 lm (Normal power)—
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—Up to 3,400 lm
Brightness by modeNormal 3,400 lm · Eco 2,200 lm—
Eco brightness65%Derived—
Display system
Imaging technology3LCDLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal0.61 in0.61 in
Panel alignment—Zone-by-zone
On-screen resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Contrast
Dynamic contrast16,000:1—
Dynamic contrast methodDynamic irisLight-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamut—DCI-P3 95%
Colour bit depth (per channel)10 bit—
Gamma / EOTF presets—2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom
Colour temperature presets—D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR
HDR formats—HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping—Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)—XR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)—6-axis
Picture certifications—IMAX Enhanced
3D
3D—No
Light source
Light sourceLampLaser (phosphor)
Emitter—Blue laser + phosphor
Lamp power210 W—
Replacement lampELPLP97—
Light-source life6,000 h normal · 12,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h
Light output controlSteps—
Cool-down time0 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.02–1.23:11.34–2.87:1
Image size30–300 in60–300 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.21×Derived2.14×Derived
Focal length14.06–16.82 mm—
Aperture (f-number)1.58–1.72.5–3.24
FocusManualMotorised
AutofocusNo—
Vertical lens shiftNone±85%
Horizontal lens shiftNone±36%
Motorised lens shift—Yes
Lens memory slots—5
Vertical keystone30°—
Horizontal keystone30°—
Auto keystoneYes—
Corner correction4-corner4-corner
Interchangeable lens—No
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)NoYes
Frame interpolation at 4K—Yes
Max input refresh1080p: 60 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p60 HzDerived120 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K—120 HzDerived
Input lag—Up to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 120 Hz 21 ms
Lowest input lag—13 msDerived
Gaming features—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI version—HDMI 2.1Derived
Other video inputsVGA—
Max input resolutionWUXGADCI 4K
Audio inputsRCA—
Control ports—RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers—Control4, Crestron, Savant
Horizontal scan—26.97–270 kHz
Vertical scan—23.98–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Ethernet—Yes
Smart platformNone—
CastingMiracast—
Audio
Speaker power2 W—
Speakers10
LayoutMono—
Audio outputs3.5 mm—
HDMI audio returnNoneDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)302 × 249 × 87 mm460 × 517 × 210 mm
Weight2,800 g14,000 g
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, + RearTable, Ceiling
Ceiling mount3 × M4, 9 mm screws—
Exhaust—Rear
Dust filterReplaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude3,048 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power drawNormal 345 W · Eco 235 WMax 420 W
Standby0.3 W0.3 W
Networked standby2 W0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noiseNormal 37 dB(A) · Eco 28 dB(A)26 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
MarksFCC—
Support & ownership
Warranty🇺🇸 US 2 yr (light source 3 mo) · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr · 🇵🇷 PR 2 yr—
User manualhttps://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59124.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw8100/v1/en/index.html
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guidePower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Lens cap