Sony VPL-VW5000ES
| Brand | Sony · Home Cinema (ES) |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | April 2016 |
| Resolution | DCI 4K |
| Imaging technology | Other |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 5,000 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.27–2.73:1 |
A native 4096 x 2160 SXRD home cinema projector with a laser light source, a powered zoom and shift lens and a 5,000 lm claimed output. Sony sold it through its installer channel from 2016 until it was discontinued in 2024.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 5,000 lm | |
| Imaging technology | Other | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | |
| Colour bit depth (per channel) | Up to 12 bit | |
| 3D | Yes |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h normal · 40,000 h eco | |
| Constant brightness mode | Yes |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.27–2.73:1100″ · 2.85–6.13 m | |
| Image size | 60–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 2.15×Derived | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.9–3.9 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±80% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±31% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Lens memory slots | 5 | |
| Interchangeable lens | Yes |
Motion & gaming
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 550 × 880 × 262 mm | |
| Weight | 43,000 g | |
| Sealed optical engine | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Power draw | Max 1,200 W | |
| Standby | 0.4 W | |
| Networked standby | 0.6 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Up to Max 35 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Laser class | Class 1 | |
| Risk group | RG2 | |
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr Reviewer's statement; ProjectorCentral also lists 'Warranty 3 Years'. |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual | |
| Remote | Backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2017 | Sony VPL-VW5000ES Home Theater/Commercial Projector Review Projector Reviews · January 29, 2017 | Projector Reviews |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-VW5000ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.27–2.73:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | VPL-VW5000ES |