Sony VPL-HW65ES

MSRP$3,999

Brand	Sony · Home Cinema (ES)
Type	Home cinema
Status	Discontinued
Released	October 2015
Resolution	1080p
Imaging technology	LCoS
Light source type	Lamp
ANSI lumens	1,800 lm
Throw ratio	1.36–2.16:1
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms

A 2015 three-panel SXRD 1080p lamp projector for home cinema, rated by Sony at 1,800 ANSI lumens with a 120,000:1 dynamic contrast figure. It has a 1.6x manual zoom lens with manual lens shift, a built-in RF 3D transmitter, two HDMI inputs and no built-in speaker.

Data sheet

Picture

Imaging technology	LCoS
Technology brand	SXRD
Number of imaging devices	3
Chip / panel diagonal	0.61 in
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Native resolution	1920 × 1080
Panel alignment / convergence control	Zone
Dynamic contrast	120,000:1
Dynamic light control	Dynamic iris
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour management system	6-axis
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes
Input lag (rated)	1920×1080 @ 60 Hz: 21 ms Mode not stated	Mode not stated
3D support	Yes
3D sync method	RF
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D
Glasses included	0

Optics

Throw ratio	1.36–2.16:1
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
Zoom type	Optical
Zoom ratio	1.6×
Focus	Manual
Vertical lens shift	±71%
Horizontal lens shift	±25%
Motorized lens shift	No
Focal length	18.7–29.7 mm
F-number	2.52–3.02
Image size range	40–300 in
Lens memory	0

Light source

Light source type	Lamp
Light source detail	Ultra high pressure lamp, 215 W (replacement LMP-H210)
Lamp wattage	215 W
Light source life	Low: 6,000 h Lamp Control set to Low	Lamp Control set to Low
Light-source dimming	Manual steps
ANSI lumens	1,800 lm ANSI · Lamp Control High	ANSI · Lamp Control High

Inputs, control & connectivity

Max input signal	1920 × 1080
HDMI port count	2
HDMI ports (feature-level)	HDMI 1: HDMI 1.4; HDMI 2: HDMI 1.4
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
Ethernet	Yes

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
Rated frequency	50–60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	310 W
Standby power	0.4 W
Networked standby power	1 W
Fan noise (sound pressure)	Low: 22 dB(A) Lamp Control Low (the reviewer's 'eco mode')	Lamp Control Low (the reviewer's 'eco mode')

Physical & installation

Width	407 mm
Depth	464 mm
Height	179 mm
Weight	9 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

Tools

Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-HW65ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.36–2.16:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Standard	🇺🇸 US	ASIN	B016IL5YYG
Standard	🇺🇸 US	MPN	VPL-HW65ES
White	🇪🇺 EU	EAN	4548736013407
White	🇪🇺 EU	MPN	VPL-HW65/W
All variants	All regions	Model number	VPL-HW65

Reviews

Date	Title	Publication
March 14, 2016	Sony VPL-HW65ES 3D SXRD Projector Review	Sound & Vision
March 6, 2016	Sony VPL-HW65ES Home Theater Projector Review	Projector Reviews
January 28, 2016	Sony VPL-HW65ES Review	Trusted Reviews