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Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Sony VPL-HW65ES

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Sony VPL-HW45ES
MSRP $1,999
Sony VPL-HW65ES
MSRP $3,999
Display system
Imaging technologyLCoSLCoS
Technology brandSXRDSXRD
Number of imaging devices33
Chip / panel diagonal0.61 in0.61 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
Pixel shiftNoneβ€”
Panel alignment / convergence controlZoneZone
Optics
Throw ratio1.36–2.16:11.36–2.16:1
Throw reference pointLensβ€”
Projection distance table80β€³: 2.4–3.83 m Β· 100β€³: 3–4.79 m Β· 120β€³: 3.61–5.76 m Β· 150β€³: 4.52–7.2 m Β· 200β€³: 6.04–9.61 m80β€³: 2.4–3.83 m Β· 100β€³: 3–4.79 m Β· 120β€³: 3.61–5.76 m Β· 150β€³: 4.52–7.2 m Β· 200β€³: 6.04–9.61 m
Zoom typeOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6Γ—1.6Γ—
FocusManualManual
Vertical lens shiftΒ±71%Β±71%
Horizontal lens shiftΒ±25%Β±25%
Motorized lens shiftNoNo
Focal length18.7–29.7 mm18.7–29.7 mm
F-number2.52–3.022.52–3.02
Image size range40–300 in40–300 in
Lens memoryβ€”0
Light source
Light source typeLampLamp
Light source detailUltra high pressure lamp, 215 W type (replacement LMP-H210)Ultra high pressure lamp, 215 W (replacement LMP-H210)
Lamp wattage215 W215 W
Light source lifeLow: 6,000 hLow: 6,000 h
Light-source dimmingManual stepsManual steps
Brightness
ANSI lumensβ€”1,800 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)1,800β€”
Claimed brightness unitUnspecifiedβ€”
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrastβ€”120,000:1
Dynamic light controlNoneDynamic iris
Colour
Colour temperature presetsD93, D65, D55, CustomD93, D65, D55, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, Custom2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system6-axis6-axis
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Black frame insertionYesβ€”
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 60 Hzβ€”
Input lag (rated)β€”1920Γ—1080 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms
Audio
Speaker count0β€”
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal1920 Γ— 10801920 Γ— 1080
HDMI port count22
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMIHDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4
Horizontal scan frequency19–72 kHz19–72 kHz
Vertical scan frequency48–92 Hz48–92 Hz
VGA inputβ€”No
RS-232YesYes
LAN controlNoYes
Wired IR inputYesYes
12 V triggerNoYes
Control ecosystem driversβ€”Control4, Crestron
EthernetNoYes
3D
3D supportYesYes
3D sync methodRFRF
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D β†’ 3DFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D β†’ 3D
Glasses included00
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Minimum: 22 dB(A)Low: 22 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity35–85%RH35–85%RH
High-altitude modeYesYes
Operating orientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage100–240 V100–240 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)310 W310 W
Standby power0.4 W0.4 W
Networked standby powerβ€”1 W
Physical & installation
Width407 mm407 mm
Depth464 mm464 mm
Height179 mm179 mm
Weight9 kg9 kg
Exhaust / intake directionFrontFront
Colours / finishesBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Air filterWashableWashable
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yrπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 3 yr
User manualhttps://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDFβ€”
In the box
Box contentsβ€”Remote rm pj28, Aa batteries 2, Power cord, Lens cap, User manual cd, Quick start guide
Remote typeBacklitIR
3D glasses in box00