Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Sony VPL-VW715ES
 MSRP $1,999 | MSRP $9,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.16:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Lowest input lag | — | 39 msDerived |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Fan noise | Eco 22 dB(A) | 26 dB(A) |
| Price | MSRP $1,999 | MSRP $9,999 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.0–4.8 m | 3.1–6.4 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,800 lm | 1,800 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | LCoS |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.61 in | 0.74 in |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | Zone-by-zone |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 17:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | None | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 350,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | None | Dynamic iris |
| Colour | ||
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, + Custom | 2.2, 2.4, + 2.6 |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | D93, D65, D55, Custom |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | — | Dynamic |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | — | Dynamic HDR Enhancer |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Picture mode memories | — | 9 |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D | — |
| 3D glasses sync | RF | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | Lamp |
| Lamp power | 215 W | 280 W |
| Replacement lamp | LMP-H210 | LMP-H280 |
| Light-source life | 6,000 h eco | 6,000 h eco |
| Light output control | Steps | Steps |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.16:1 | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Image size | 40–300 in | 60–300 in |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.59×Derived | 2.05×Derived |
| Focal length | 18.7–29.7 mm | 21.7–44.7 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.52–3.02 | 3–4 |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | ±71% | -80–85% |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±25% | ±31% |
| Motorised lens shift | No | Yes |
| Lens memory slots | — | 5 |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Black frame insertion | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz | 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 60 HzDerived | — |
| Max refresh at 4K | — | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | — | 1080p: 60 Hz 39 ms |
| Lowest input lag | — | 39 msDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | DCI 4K |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR | RS-232, Wired IR, + 12 V trigger |
| Control-system drivers | — | Control4, Crestron, AMX |
| Horizontal scan | 19–72 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 48–92 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 0 | 0 |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 407 × 464 × 179 mm | 496 × 464 × 205 mm |
| Weight | 9,000 g | 14,000 g |
| Colours | Black, White | Black, White |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | — |
| Exhaust | Front | — |
| Dust filter | Washable | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 35–85%RH | 35–85%RH |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | High-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 310 W | Max 460 W |
| Standby | 0.4 W | 0.4 W |
| Networked standby | — | 1 W |
| Power supply | — | Built in |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Eco 22 dB(A) | 26 dB(A) |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
| User manual | https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF | https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11339.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | — | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap |
| Remote | Backlit | — |