Sony VPL-VW995ES
| Brand | Sony · Home Cinema (ES) |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | December 2018 |
| Resolution | DCI 4K |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,200 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.35–2.9:1 |
A native 4K home-cinema projector with three 0.74-inch SXRD panels, a laser phosphor light source and a motorized 2.1x zoom lens with wide lens shift and five lens-position memories. It has two HDMI inputs and active 3D support but no built-in speakers, and suits dedicated rooms and large screens.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,200 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 | |
| Pixel shift | None | |
| Dynamic contrast method | Iris + light-source dimming | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| Picture certifications | IMAX Enhanced | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | 20,000 h | |
| Light output control | Continuous |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.35–2.9:1100″ · 3.03–6.51 m | |
| Throw measured from | Lens | |
| 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 | |
| Lens elements | 18 | |
| Lens material | Glass |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | 1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 560 × 496 × 223 mm | |
| Weight | 22,000 g | |
| Orientations | Ceiling, Rear |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 490 W | |
| Standby | 0.4 W | |
| Networked standby | 1 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz |
Safety & support
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual | |
| Remote | Backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2019 | Sony VPL-VW995ES 4K Home Theater Projector - Performance Projector Reviews · January 21, 2019 | Projector Reviews |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-VW995ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.35–2.9:1 lens.
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Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | VPL-VW995ES |