Sony VPL-HW65ES vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES

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	Sony VPL-HW65ES MSRP $3,999	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
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
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	0
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	Laser (phosphor)
Light source detail	Ultra high pressure lamp, 215 W (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	1,800 lm	2,000 lm
Contrast & black level
Dynamic contrast	120,000:1	—
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris	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, 2.6	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
Max refresh rate	—	1920×1080: 120 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz · 4096×2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms	3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 13 ms
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1080	4096 × 2160
HDMI port count	2	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4	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
VGA input	No	—
RS-232	Yes	Yes
LAN control	Yes	Yes
Wired IR input	Yes	Yes
12 V trigger	Yes	Yes
Control ecosystem drivers	Control4, Crestron	Control4, Crestron, Savant
Ethernet	Yes	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)	Low: 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	1 W	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://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
Box contents	Remote rm pj28, Aa batteries 2, Power cord, Lens cap, User manual cd, Quick start guide	Remote, Batteries, Lens cap, Power cord, Setup guide
Remote type	IR	Backlit
3D glasses in box	0	—