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Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 vs Sony VPL-XW5100ES

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 is $999 cheaper and broader on HDR. Sony VPL-XW5100ES is sharper, quieter and in stock.

Epson Pro Cinema LS12000MSRP $5,999
Sony VPL-XW5100ES$6,998 · Amazon
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Key differences
White light output
2,700 lm ISO2,200 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.38–2.21:1
Lowest input lag
—12 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)24 dB(A)
MSRP
$5,999$9,999.99
Best price
—$6,998
Room fit
Distance to screen
3.0–6.3 m3.1–4.9 m
Picture
White light output
2,700 lm ISO2,200 lm ANSI
Colour light output
2,700 lm2,200 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—2,200 lm
Brightness by mode
Normal 2,700 lm · Eco 1,000 lm—
Eco brightness
37%Derived—
Imaging technology
3LCDLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal
0.74 in0.61 in
Panel alignment
Zone-by-zoneZone-by-zone
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
4K PRO-UHD—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Dynamic contrast
2,500,000:1—
Dynamic contrast method
Light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour bit depth (per channel)
10 bit10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets
—2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets
—D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
AdjustableDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
—XR Dynamic Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points
11—
Picture mode memories
10—
Picture certifications
ISF—
3D
NoNo
Light source
Light source
Laser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
—Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—Z-Phosphor
Light-source life
20,000 h normal · 20,000 h ecoUp to 20,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Light output control
ContinuousContinuous
Optics
Throw ratio
1.35–2.84:11.38–2.21:1
Image size
50–300 in60–300 in
Zoom
OpticalOptical
Zoom ratio
2.1×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length
22.5–46.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)
2–32.5–2.99
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
±96.3%±71%
Horizontal lens shift
±47.1%±25%
Motorised lens shift
YesNo
Lens memory slots
10—
Vertical keystone
30°—
Horizontal keystone
30°—
Corner correction
—4-corner
Grid warp
Yes—
Lens elements
15—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K
Yes—
Max input refresh
4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz
Input lag
—Up to 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms · 120 Hz 12 ms
Gaming features
—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3)
Max input resolution
DCI 4KDCI 4K
USB media playback
—No
Control ports
RS-232, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system drivers
Control4, CrestronControl4, Crestron
Smart platform
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
None—
Update period
7 years—
Audio
Speakers
00
Audio outputs
HDMI eARC—
HDMI audio return
eARCDerived—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
520 × 447 × 169 mm460 × 472 × 200 mm
Weight
12,700 g13,000 g
Colours
BlackBlack, White
Orientations
Table, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling
Ceiling mount
M4, 10 mm screws—
Dust filter
Replaceable—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Altitude
3,048 m · high-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power draw
Normal 311 W · Eco 204 WMax 295 W
Standby
0.4 W0.3 W
Networked standby
2 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Normal 30 dB(A) · Eco 22 dB(A)24 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Marks
FCC—
Warranty
🇺🇸 US 3 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 5 yr or 12,000 h3 yr
User manual
https://files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd6/cpd61119.pdfhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_12666.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Stand or mountPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
Remote
BacklitBacklit
Epson Pro Cinema LS12000MSRP $5,999
Sony VPL-XW5100ES$6,998 · Amazon
Buy