Sony VPL-XW8100ES
| Brand | Sony · Home Cinema (ES) |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Released | November 2024 |
| Resolution | 4K UHD |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 3,400 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.34–2.87:1 |
| Input lag | 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 120 Hz 21 ms |
A native 4K laser home cinema projector with three 0.61-inch SXRD panels, a motorized 2.1x zoom lens with wide lens shift and a 3,400-lumen rating. It has two HDMI 2.1 inputs for 4K/120 gaming, supports HDR10 and HLG but not 3D, and suits dedicated rooms with a screen of up to 300 inches.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | Up to 3,400 lm | |
| Imaging technology | LCoS | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.61 in | |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | |
| Native resolution | 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) | |
| Native aspect | 16:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Light-source dimming | |
| Colour gamut | DCI-P3 95% | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6, Custom | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Tone mapping | Dynamic | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | XR Dynamic Tone Mapping | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture certifications | IMAX Enhanced | |
| 3D | No |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Emitter | Blue laser + phosphor | |
| Light-source life | Up to 20,000 h |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.34–2.87:1100″ · 2.97–6.35 m | |
| Image size | 60–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 2.14×Derived | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 2.5–3.24 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±85% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±36% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Lens memory slots | 5 | |
| Corner correction | 4-corner | |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Frame interpolation at 4K | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz · DCI 4K: 120 Hz | |
| Input lag | Up to 1080p: 120 Hz 13 ms · 4K UHD: 120 Hz 21 ms | |
| Gaming features | ALLM |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger | |
| Control-system drivers | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 460 × 517 × 210 mm | |
| Weight | 14,000 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling | |
| Exhaust | Rear |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 420 W | |
| Standby | 0.3 W | |
| Networked standby | 0.5 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | 26 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| User manual | helpguide.sony.net |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2025 | Sony BRAVIA Projector 9 (VPL-XW8100ES) 4K SXRD Projector Review Projector Reviews · March 2, 2025 | Projector Reviews |
| September 5, 2024 | Sony Bravia Projector 9 / VPL-XW8100ES Projector Review ProjectorCentral · September 5, 2024 | ProjectorCentral |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-XW8100ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.34–2.87:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | VPL-XW8100ES |
| retailer_sku | XW8100ES |
Also known as
| BRAVIA Projector 9 | All regions | Marketing name |
| BRAVIA Theater Projector 9 | All regions | Marketing name |