Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES

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	Sony VPL-HW45ES MSRP $1,999	Sony VPL-XW5000ES MSRP $5,999.99
Display system
Imaging technology	LCoS	LCoS
Technology brand	SXRD	SXRD
Number of imaging devices	3	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.61 in	0.61 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	3840 × 2160
Pixel shift	None	None
Optical system description	—	10-piece, 54 mm aspherical lens (Sony "Wide Dynamic Range Optics")
Panel alignment / convergence control	Zone	Zone
Optics
Throw ratio	1.36–2.16:1	1.38–2.21:1
Throw reference point	Lens	Lens
Projection distance table	80″: 2.4–3.83 m · 100″: 3–4.79 m · 120″: 3.61–5.76 m · 150″: 4.52–7.2 m · 200″: 6.04–9.61 m	60″: 1.82–2.92 m · 80″: 2.44–3.91 m · 100″: 3.06–4.89 m · 150″: 4.6–7.36 m · 200″: 6.13–9.82 m · 300″: 9.21–14.75 m
Zoom type	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×	1.6×
Focus	Manual	Manual
Vertical lens shift	±71%	±71%
Horizontal lens shift	±25%	±25%
Motorized lens shift	No	No
Focal length	18.7–29.7 mm	—
F-number	2.52–3.02	2.5–2.99
Lens elements	—	10
Lens material	—	Nine glass elements and one outer resin aspherical element
Image size range	40–300 in	60–300 in
Lens memory	—	0
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Ultra high pressure lamp, 215 W type (replacement LMP-H210)	Laser diode
Lamp wattage	215 W	—
Light source life	Low: 6,000 h	Rated: 20,000 h
Life definition	—	50% brightness
Warm-up time	—	50 s
Cool-down time	—	16 s
Light-source dimming	Manual steps	Continuous
Brightness
ANSI lumens	—	2,000 lm
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	1,800	—
Claimed brightness unit	Unspecified	—
Contrast & black level
Dynamic light control	None	Laser dimming
Colour
DCI-P3 gamut	—	95%
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom	D93, D65, D55, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, Custom	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points	—	2
HDR
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping type	—	Dynamic
Tone-mapping brand name	—	Dynamic HDR Enhancer
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Interpolation at 4K	—	Yes
Black frame insertion	Yes	—
Max refresh rate	1920×1080: 60 Hz	1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz · 4096×2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)	—	3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms
Audio
Speaker count	0	—
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1080	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI; HDMI 2: HDMI	HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3
Horizontal scan frequency	19–72 kHz	26.97–135 kHz
Vertical scan frequency	48–92 Hz	23.98–120 Hz
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	No	Yes
Wired IR input	Yes	Yes
12 V trigger	No	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	—	Control4, Crestron, Savant
Ethernet	No	Yes
3D
3D support	Yes	No
3D sync method	RF	—
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D	—
Glasses included	0	—
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Minimum: 22 dB(A)	Acoustic noise: 24 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity	35–85%RH	20–80%RH
High-altitude mode	Yes	Yes
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	310 W	—
Power consumption by mode	—	Power consumption: 295 W
Standby power	0.4 W	0.3 W
Networked standby power	—	0.5 W
Physical & installation
Width	407 mm	460 mm
Depth	464 mm	472 mm
Height	179 mm	200 mm
Weight	9 kg	13 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Front	Rear
Colours / finishes	Black, White	Black, White
Air filter	Washable	—
Safety & compliance
Safety & market certifications	—	IMAX Enhanced
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr	🇺🇸 US 3 yr
User manual	https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF	https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
Box contents	—	Remote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide
Remote type	Backlit	Backlit
3D glasses in box	0	—