Sony VPL-VW715ES
| Brand | Sony · Home Cinema (ES) |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | September 2020 |
| Resolution | DCI 4K |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Lamp |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,800 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 39 ms |
A native 4K home-cinema projector with three 0.74-inch SXRD panels, a 280 W lamp and a motorized 2.06x zoom lens with wide lens shift and five lens-position memories. It has two HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.2, HDR10 and HLG support, 3D and no built-in speakers, and suits dedicated dark rooms. ProjectorCentral lists a US MSRP of $9,999 and lists it as discontinued in November 2022.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,800 lm | |
| Imaging technology | LCoS | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast | 350,000:1 | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Dynamic iris | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Dynamic HDR Enhancer | |
| Picture mode memories | 9 | |
| 3D | Yes |
Light source
| Light source | Lamp | |
| Lamp power | 280 W | |
| Replacement lamp | LMP-H280 | |
| Light-source life | 6,000 h eco | |
| Light output control | Steps |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.38–2.83:1100″ · 3.10–6.35 m | |
| Image size | 60–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 2.05×Derived | |
| Focal length | 21.7–44.7 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 3–4 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Vertical lens shift | -80–85% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±31% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Lens memory slots | 5 |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz | |
| Input lag | 1080p: 60 Hz 39 ms Game preset, Input Lag Reduction on | Game preset, Input Lag Reduction on |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger | |
| Control-system drivers | Control4, Crestron, AMX |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 496 × 464 × 205 mm | |
| Weight | 14,000 g | |
| Colours | Black, White |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 35–85%RH | |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 460 W | |
| Standby | 0.4 W | |
| Networked standby | 1 W | |
| Power supply | Built in | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | 26 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| User manual | projectorcentral.com |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2020 | Sony VPL-VW715ES 4K HDR SXRD Projector Review ProjectorCentral · October 21, 2020 | ProjectorCentral |
| September 19, 2020 | Sony VPL-VW715ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Projector Reviews · September 19, 2020 | Projector Reviews |
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- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-VW715ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.38–2.83:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black, US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | VPL-VW715ES |