Epson Home Cinema 5050UB vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES
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| Epson Home Cinema 5050UB MSRP $3,799.99 | Sony VPL-XW6100ES MSRP $18,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | LCoS |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | SXRD |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | 3 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | 0.61 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9Derived |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel shift | 4K PRO-UHD | — |
| Optical system description | — | Wide Dynamic Range Optics with an Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) lens: 70 mm aspherical front lens and a floating focus system using two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | Zone | Zone |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.35–2.84:1 | 1.34–2.87:1 |
| Throw reference point | — | Lens |
| Projection distance table | 50″: 1.48–3.13 m · 60″: 1.78–3.76 m · 100″: 3–6.3 m · 150″: 4.52–9.47 m · 200″: 6.04–12.64 m · 250″: 7.56–15.82 m · 300″: 9.08–18.99 m | 60″: 1.78–3.75 m · 80″: 2.38–5.02 m · 100″: 2.99–6.28 m · 120″: 3.6–7.55 m · 150″: 4.51–9.45 m · 170″: 5.12–10.72 m · 200″: 6.03–12.62 m · 250″: 7.54–15.78 m · 300″: 9.06–18.95 m |
| Zoom type | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 2.1× | 2.1× |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Vertical lens shift | ±96.3% | ±85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±47.1% | ±36% |
| Motorized lens shift | Yes | Yes |
| Focal length | 22.5–46.7 mm | — |
| F-number | 2–3 | 2.5–3.24 |
| Lens elements | 15 | — |
| Interchangeable lens | — | No |
| Image size range | 50–300 in | 60–300 in |
| Lens memory | 10 | 5 |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | — |
| Corner / warp correction | — | 4pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | Lamp | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | 250 W UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) lamp | Laser diode |
| Lamp wattage | 250 W | — |
| Light source life | High: 3,500 h · Medium: 4,000 h · Eco: 5,000 h | Unspecified: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | — | Unspecified |
| Cool-down time | 600 s | — |
| Light-source dimming | Manual steps | Dynamic frame |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 2,600 lm | — |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 2,600 lm (colour) | — |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,700 |
| Claimed brightness unit | — | Unspecified |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Dynamic contrast | 1,000,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | Dynamic iris | Laser dimming |
| Manual iris / aperture | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | 100% | 95% |
| Gamut metric | Coverage | — |
| Colour temperature presets | — | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | — | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom |
| Bit depth / 'number of colours' | 10 bit | — |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | 6-axis | 6-axis |
| Greyscale control points | 8 | — |
| Picture mode memories | 10 | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping type | Adjustable | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | Precision HDR Adjustment | XR Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 3840×2160: 60 Hz | 1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 120 Hz · 4096×2160: 120 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | — | 3840×2160 @ 120 Hz: 21 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms |
| Auto low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker count | 0 | 0 |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 4096 × 2160 | 4096 × 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, 18 Gbps, HDCP 2.2 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3 (ALLM) |
| Horizontal scan frequency | — | 26.97–270 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | — | 23.98–120 Hz |
| VGA input | Yes | — |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | Yes | Yes |
| Wired IR input | — | Yes |
| 12 V trigger | Yes | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4 | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
| Wi-Fi | None | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | No |
| 3D sync method | RF | — |
| 3D formats | Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame packing | — |
| Glasses included | 0 | — |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | High: 31 dB(A) · Eco: 20 dB(A) | Rated: 26 dB(A) |
| Noise measurement standard | — | Unspecified |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Altitude / high-altitude mode | 3,048 m | — |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | Yes |
| Operating orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 100–240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 50–60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 373 W | 380 W |
| Power consumption by mode | High: 373 W · Eco: 283 W | — |
| Standby power | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Networked standby power | 2 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 520 mm | 460 mm |
| Depth | 450 mm | 517 mm |
| Height | 170 mm | 210 mm |
| Weight | 11.2 kg | 14 kg |
| Exhaust / intake direction | Front | Rear |
| Colours / finishes | White | Black, White |
| Air filter | Replaceable | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Safety & market certifications | FCC | IMAX Enhanced |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
| Light-source warranty | 90-day limited lamp warranty | — |
| User manual | https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd56386.pdf | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw8100/v1/en/index.html |
| Spares availability | Replacement lamp ELPLP89 (V13H010L89) and air filter ELPAF39 (V13H134A39) are listed by Epson | — |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Power cord, Remote, Batteries, Quick start guide, Hdmi cable clamps | Remote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide |
| Remote type | Backlit | — |
| 3D glasses in box | 0 | — |