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Sony VPL-VW915ES vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES

Sony VPL-VW915ES
Sony VPL-VW915ES
MSRP $19,999
Sony VPL-XW5000ESSony VPL-XW5000ES
$4,499.50
Key differences
White light output—2,000 lm ANSI
Native resolutionDCI 4K (4096 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Throw ratio1.38–2.83:11.38–2.21:1
Lowest input lag—13 msDerived
PriceMSRP $19,999$4,499.50
Room fit
Distance to screen3.1–6.4 m3.1–4.9 m
Brightness
Rated brightness—2,000 lmDerived
White light output—2,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)2,000 lm—
Display system
Imaging technologyLCoSLCoS
Chip / panel diagonal0.74 in0.61 in
Panel alignmentZone-by-zoneZone-by-zone
On-screen resolutionDCI 4K (4096 × 2160)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolutionDCI 4K (4096 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect17:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift—None
Contrast
Dynamic contrast methodIris + light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Colour
Colour gamut—DCI-P3 95%
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.62.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presetsD93, D65, D55, CustomD93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping—Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)Dynamic HDR EnhancerDynamic HDR Enhancer
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis6-axis
Greyscale control points—2
Picture certifications—IMAX Enhanced
3D
3DYesNo
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D—
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)Laser (phosphor)
Light-source lifeUp to 20,000 h20,000 h
Life defined as—50% brightness
Light output control—Continuous
Warm-up time—50 s
Cool-down time—16 s
Optics
Throw ratio1.38–2.83:11.38–2.21:1
Throw measured fromLens—
Image size60–300 in60–300 in
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio2.05×Derived1.6×Derived
Focal length21.7–44.7 mm—
Aperture (f-number)3–42.5–2.99
FocusMotorisedManual
Autofocus—No
Vertical lens shift-80–85%±71%
Horizontal lens shift±31%±25%
Motorised lens shiftYesNo
Lens memory slots5—
Lens elements—10
Lens material—Glass and resin
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)YesYes
Frame interpolation at 4K—Yes
Max input refreshDCI 4K: 60 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p—120 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived60 HzDerived
Input lag—Up to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms
Lowest input lag—13 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz—21 msDerived
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Max input resolutionDCI 4KDCI 4K
Control portsRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V triggerRS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger
Control-system driversControl4, Crestron, + AMXControl4, Crestron, + Savant
Horizontal scan—26.97–135 kHz
Vertical scan—23.98–120 Hz
Smart platform
EthernetYesYes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)560 × 496 × 223 mm460 × 472 × 200 mm
WeightAbout 20,000 g13,000 g
Colours—Black, White
OrientationsCeiling, Rear+ Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mountM5, 5.3–7 mm screws, 1.4 N·m—
ExhaustRearRear
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35°C5–35°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
AltitudeHigh-altitude modeHigh-altitude mode
Power drawMax 430 WMax 295 W
Standby0.4 W0.3 W
Networked standby1 W0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise24 dB(A)24 dB(A)
Support & ownership
Warranty—3 yr
User manualhttps://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_11340.pdfhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + User manual, Lens capPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap
RemoteIR · backlitBacklit