Sony VPL-HW65ES vs Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2

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	Sony VPL-HW65ES MSRP $3,999	Valerion StreamMaster Plus 2 MSRP $1,999
Display system
Imaging technology	LCoS	DLP
Technology brand	SXRD	DLP
Number of imaging devices	3	1
Chip / panel diagonal	0.61 in	0.47 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9	—
Native resolution	1920 × 1080	1920 × 1080
Pixel shift	—	XPR 4-way
Addressable resolution	—	3840 × 2160
Panel alignment / convergence control	Zone	—
Optics
Throw ratio	1.36–2.16:1	1.2:1
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	40″: 1.04–1.25 m · 50″: 1.31–1.57 m · 60″: 1.57–1.88 m · 70″: 1.83–2.2 m · 80″: 2.09–2.53 m · 90″: 2.35–2.87 m · 100″: 2.61–3.22 m · 110″: 2.87–3.56 m · 120″: 3.13–3.9 m · 130″: 3.39–4.24 m · 140″: 3.65–4.58 m · 150″: 3.91–4.93 m · 160″: 4.17–5.27 m · 170″: 4.43–5.61 m · 180″: 4.69–5.95 m · 190″: 4.95–6.29 m · 200″: 5.21–6.63 m · 210″: 5.47–6.97 m · 220″: 5.73–7.31 m · 230″: 5.99–7.65 m · 240″: 6.25–7.99 m · 250″: 6.51–8.33 m · 260″: 6.77–8.67 m · 270″: 7.03–9.01 m · 280″: 7.29–9.35 m · 290″: 7.55–9.69 m · 300″: 7.81–10.03 m
Zoom type	Optical	None
Zoom ratio	1.6×	—
Focus	Manual	Auto
Vertical lens shift	±71%	0%
Horizontal lens shift	±25%	—
Motorized lens shift	No	—
Fixed offset	—	100%
Focal length	18.7–29.7 mm	—
F-number	2.52–3.02	—
Image size range	40–300 in	40–300 in
Lens memory	0	—
Light source
Light source type	Lamp	RGB triple laser
Light source detail	Ultra high pressure lamp, 215 W (replacement LMP-H210)	RGB laser light source, no colour wheel
Lamp wattage	215 W	—
Light source life	Low: 6,000 h	Rated: 25,000 h
Life definition	—	Unspecified
Light-source dimming	Manual steps	—
Brightness
ISO light output	—	2,000 lm
ANSI lumens	1,800 lm	—
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast	—	2,000:1
Dynamic contrast	120,000:1	10,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris	Laser dimming
Colour
BT.2020 gamut	—	110%
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom	—
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6	—
Bit depth / 'number of colours'	—	8 bit
Filmmaker Mode	—	Yes
Calibration & picture control
Colour management system	6-axis	6-axis
Greyscale control points	—	20
ISF certified	—	Yes
HDR
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping type	—	Dynamic
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max refresh rate	—	1920×1080: 240 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms	1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 4 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 8 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 15 ms
Auto low-latency mode	—	Yes
Audio
Speaker power	—	24 W
Speaker count	—	2
DTS	—	Yes
Audio outputs	—	Optical, 3.5 mm, HDMI eARC
HDMI eARC	—	Yes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal	1920 × 1080	—
HDMI port count	2	3
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4	HDMI 2.1 (first of two): HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2.1 (second of two): HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2.0 (eARC): HDMI 2.0, eARC
Horizontal scan frequency	19–72 kHz	—
Vertical scan frequency	48–92 Hz	—
VGA input	No	—
RS-232	Yes	—
LAN control	Yes	—
Wired IR input	Yes	—
12 V trigger	Yes	—
Control ecosystem drivers	Control4, Crestron	Google Home, HomeKit, Alexa, Control4
Wi-Fi	—	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth version	—	5.2
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Firmware / software
Smart OS	—	Google TV
Netflix	—	Native
Casting	—	AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Miracast
RAM	—	4 GB
Storage	—	128 GB
SoC	—	AI-SoC MT9618
3D
3D support	Yes	Yes
3D sync method	RF	DLP-Link
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D	Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Glasses included	0	—
Setup automation
Autofocus	—	When moved
Auto keystone	—	Yes
Screen fit / alignment	—	Yes
Obstacle avoidance	—	Yes
Eye-protection sensor	—	Yes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Low: 22 dB(A)	Unspecified: 26 dB(A)
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–35°C	—
Operating humidity	35–85%RH	—
High-altitude mode	Yes	—
Operating orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	—
Rated voltage	100–240 V	100–240 V
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	310 W	—
Standby power	0.4 W	—
Networked standby power	1 W	—
Power supply	—	External brick
Physical & installation
Width	407 mm	260 mm
Depth	464 mm	—
Height	179 mm	—
Weight	9 kg	7 kg
Exhaust / intake direction	Front	—
Colours / finishes	Black, White	—
Air filter	Washable	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	🇺🇸 US 3 yr	—
In the box
Box contents	Remote rm pj28, Aa batteries 2, Power cord, Lens cap, User manual cd, Quick start guide	—
Remote type	IR	—
3D glasses in box	0	—