Sony VPL-HW45ES vs TOPTRO A2
 MSRP $1,999 | TOPTRO A2 $399.99 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.16:1 | 1:1 |
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| Light source | Lamp | LED |
| Fan noise | Eco 22 dB(A) | — |
| Price | MSRP $1,999 | $399.99 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.0–4.8 m | 2.2 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,800 lm | 1,400 lm |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | Single-panel LCD |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.61 in | — |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | — |
| On-screen resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived | 1080p (1920 × 1080)Derived |
| Native resolution | 1080p (1920 × 1080) | 1080p (1920 × 1080) |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | None | — |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast method | None | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | — | DCI-P3 100% |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, Custom | — |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | — | HDR10 |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | Yes | — |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D | — |
| 3D glasses sync | RF | — |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Lamp | LED |
| Lamp power | 215 W | — |
| Replacement lamp | LMP-H210 | — |
| Light-source life | 6,000 h eco | 30,000 h |
| Light output control | Steps | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.36–2.16:1 | 1:1 |
| Image size | 40–300 in | — |
| Zoom | Optical | Digital |
| Zoom ratio | 1.59×Derived | — |
| Focal length | 18.7–29.7 mm | — |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.52–3.02 | — |
| Focus | Manual | Motorised |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Autofocus runs | — | When moved |
| Vertical lens shift | ±71% | — |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±25% | — |
| Motorised lens shift | No | — |
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Auto setup | — | Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Black frame insertion | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz | 1080p: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 60 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI | HDMI (ARC) |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 1Derived |
| Max input resolution | 1080p | 4K UHD |
| USB media playback | — | Yes |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR | — |
| Horizontal scan | 19–72 kHz | — |
| Vertical scan | 48–92 Hz | — |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| Smart platform | — | VIDAA |
| Netflix | — | Built in |
| Casting | — | AirPlay 2, Miracast |
| Smart home | — | HomeKit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 36 W |
| Speakers | 0 | 2 |
| Layout | — | Stereo |
| Audio formats | — | Dolby Audio |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | — | ARCDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 407 × 464 × 179 mm | — |
| Weight | 9,000 g | 1,890 g |
| Colours | Black, White | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Built-in stand | — | Stand, 200° tilt |
| Tripod socket | — | Yes |
| Exhaust | Front | — |
| Dust filter | Washable | — |
| Sealed optical engine | — | No |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 35–85%RH | — |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | — |
| Power draw | Max 310 W | — |
| Standby | 0.4 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | Eco 22 dB(A) | — |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| User manual | https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/PDFs/VPL-HW45/B_UserManual1.PDF | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0798/3421/8772/files/Toptro_A2_Projector_Manual.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | — | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide, HDMI cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kit |
| Remote | Backlit | — |