Sony VPL-XW5000ES vs X2-4K
Sony VPL-XW5000ES$4,499.99 | X2-4KMSRP $1,599 | |
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| Key differences | ||
| Native resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Throw ratio | 1.38–2.21:1 | 0.69–0.83:1 |
| Lowest input lag | 13 msDerived | 4.2 msDerived |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | LED |
| Fan noise | 24 dB(A) | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Price | $4,499.99 | MSRP $1,599 |
| Room fit | ||
| Distance to screen | 3.1–4.9 m | 1.5–1.8 m |
| Brightness | ||
| Rated brightness | 2,000 lmDerived | 2,000 lmDerived |
| White light outputANSI | 2,000 lm ANSI | 2,000 lm ANSI |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | — | 2,900 lm (LED lumens) |
| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | LCoS | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.61 in | 0.65 in |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | — |
| On-screen resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived |
| Native resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | — |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | 16:9Derived |
| Pixel shift | None | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | — | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) |
| Contrast | ||
| Dynamic contrast | — | 3,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | — |
| Colour | ||
| Colour gamut | DCI-P3 95% | — |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | — | 10 bit |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | — |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | — |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Dynamic HDR Enhancer | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | — |
| Greyscale control points | 2 | — |
| Picture certifications | IMAX Enhanced | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D | No | Yes |
| 3D formats | — | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential |
| 3D glasses sync | — | DLP-Link |
| Light source | ||
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | LED |
| Emitter | — | RGB LED |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | 60,000 h |
| Life defined as | 50% brightness | — |
| Light output control | Continuous | — |
| Warm-up time | 50 s | — |
| Cool-down time | 16 s | — |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.38–2.21:1 | 0.69–0.83:1 |
| Image size | 60–300 in | 60–120 in |
| Projection offset | — | 105% |
| Zoom | Optical | Optical |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6×Derived | 1.2×Derived |
| Focal length | — | 10.2–12.25 mm |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.5–2.99 | 2.53–2.73 |
| Focus | Manual | Manual |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Vertical lens shift | ±71% | None |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±25% | None |
| Motorised lens shift | No | — |
| Vertical keystone | — | 40° |
| Horizontal keystone | — | 40° |
| Auto keystone | — | Yes |
| Corner correction | — | 4-corner |
| Grid warp | — | Yes |
| Lens elements | 10 | — |
| Lens material | Glass and resin | — |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | — |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | Yes | — |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz | 1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz |
| Max refresh at 1080p | 120 HzDerived | 240 HzDerived |
| Max refresh at 4K | 60 HzDerived | 60 HzDerived |
| Input lag | Up to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms | 1080p: 240 Hz 4.2 ms |
| Lowest input lag | 13 msDerived | 4.2 msDerived |
| Input lag at 4K 60 Hz | 21 msDerived | — |
| Gaming features | — | ALLM |
| Inputs & control | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3) | HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4 |
| HDMI inputs (count) | 2Derived | 2Derived |
| Newest HDMI version | HDMI 2.0Derived | HDMI 2.0Derived |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | 4K UHD |
| Control ports | RS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V trigger | RS-232 |
| Control-system drivers | Control4, Crestron, Savant | — |
| Horizontal scan | 26.97–135 kHz | 15–135 kHz |
| Vertical scan | 23.98–120 Hz | 23–240 Hz |
| Smart platform | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | — | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Storage | — | 16 GB |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | — | 12 W |
| Speakers | — | 2 |
| Layout | — | Stereo |
| Tuned by | — | Harman Kardon |
| Audio outputs | — | 3.5 mm, Bluetooth |
| HDMI audio return | — | NoneDerived |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 460 × 472 × 200 mm | 355 × 251 × 121 mm |
| Weight | 13,000 g | 3,600 g |
| Colours | Black, White | — |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
| Ceiling mount | — | M4, screws ≤ 8 mm |
| Exhaust | Rear | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | 0–40°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | — |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | 3,000 m · high-altitude mode |
| Power draw | Max 295 W | 236 W |
| Standby | 0.3 W | Up to 0.5 W |
| Networked standby | 0.5 W | — |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
| Noise | ||
| Fan noise | 24 dB(A) | Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A) |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Risk group | — | RG2 |
| Marks | — | FCC |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr (light source 1 yr) |
| User manual | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf | — |
| In the box | ||
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Lens cap | Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide |
| Remote | Backlit | IR · Bluetooth |

