Sony VPL-XW5000ES vs X2-4K

Sony VPL-XW5000ESSony VPL-XW5000ES
$4,499.99
X2-4KX2-4K
MSRP $1,599
Key differences
Native resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Throw ratio1.38–2.21:10.69–0.83:1
Lowest input lag13 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)LED
Fan noise24 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Price$4,499.99MSRP $1,599
Room fit
Distance to screen3.1–4.9 m1.5–1.8 m
Brightness
Rated brightness2,000 lmDerived2,000 lmDerived
White light outputANSI2,000 lm ANSI2,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)—2,900 lm (LED lumens)
Display system
Imaging technologyLCoSDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.61 in0.65 in
Panel alignmentZone-by-zone—
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)—
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shiftNoneXPR 4-way
Addressable resolution—4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Dynamic contrast—3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodLight-source dimming—
Colour
Colour gamutDCI-P3 95%—
Colour bit depth (per channel)—10 bit
Gamma / EOTF presets2.2, 2.4, 2.6—
Colour temperature presetsD93, D65, D55, Custom—
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Tone mappingDynamic—
Tone mapping (maker name)Dynamic HDR Enhancer—
Calibration
Colour management (CMS)6-axis—
Greyscale control points2—
Picture certificationsIMAX Enhanced—
3D
3DNoYes
3D formats—Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceLaser (phosphor)LED
Emitter—RGB LED
Light-source life20,000 h60,000 h
Life defined as50% brightness—
Light output controlContinuous—
Warm-up time50 s—
Cool-down time16 s—
Optics
Throw ratio1.38–2.21:10.69–0.83:1
Image size60–300 in60–120 in
Projection offset—105%
ZoomOpticalOptical
Zoom ratio1.6×Derived1.2×Derived
Focal length—10.2–12.25 mm
Aperture (f-number)2.5–2.992.53–2.73
FocusManualManual
AutofocusNo—
Vertical lens shift±71%None
Horizontal lens shift±25%None
Motorised lens shiftNo—
Vertical keystone—40°
Horizontal keystone—40°
Auto keystone—Yes
Corner correction—4-corner
Grid warp—Yes
Lens elements10—
Lens materialGlass and resin—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Frame interpolation at 4KYes—
Max input refresh1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 2560 × 1440: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p120 HzDerived240 HzDerived
Max refresh at 4K60 HzDerived60 HzDerived
Input lagUp to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 21 ms1080p: 240 Hz 4.2 ms
Lowest input lag13 msDerived4.2 msDerived
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz21 msDerived—
Gaming features—ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.3)HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 1.4
HDMI inputs (count)2Derived2Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.0DerivedHDMI 2.0Derived
Max input resolutionDCI 4K4K UHD
Control portsRS-232, + Wired IR, + 12 V triggerRS-232
Control-system driversControl4, Crestron, Savant—
Horizontal scan26.97–135 kHz15–135 kHz
Vertical scan23.98–120 Hz23–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—4.2
EthernetYes—
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 mm355 × 251 × 121 mm
Weight13,000 g3,600 g
ColoursBlack, White—
OrientationsTable, Ceiling, RearTable, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount—M4, screws ≤ 8 mm
ExhaustRear—
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–35°C0–40°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH—
AltitudeHigh-altitude mode3,000 m · high-altitude mode
Power drawMax 295 W236 W
Standby0.3 WUp to 0.5 W
Networked standby0.5 W—
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise24 dB(A)Normal 33 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Risk group—RG2
Marks—FCC
Support & ownership
Warranty3 yr3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manualhttps://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/xw5000/v1/en/print.pdf—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, Remote, + Remote batteries, Quick start guide, + Lens capPower cord, Remote, Quick start guide
RemoteBacklitIR · Bluetooth