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VPL-VW5000ES

2016Unverified

Sony's flagship native 4K SXRD laser projector for dedicated home theaters

Launch price $59,999Today $54,999
Check price at Amazon · ~$54,999Sony

Then vs. now

6945

The frontier has moved: down 24 points since 2016.

BrightnessImage qualityFeaturesNoisePortabilityValue
At launch (2016)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Brightness8553
Image quality9859
Features9052
Noise9076
Portability1515
Value3817

Today-scores are recomputed against the current market frontier. How scoring works

Why the VPL-VW5000ES stands out

Where it beats the average projector in its class.

Contrast Ratio

1,000,000:1 (dynamic)

1.6× more than the 614,405 average

Specifications

Projection Performance

Brightness
2000 lumens
Contrast Ratio
1,000,000:1 (dynamic)
Native Resolution
4096x2160 native 4K SXRD

Light Engine

Light Source
Dual Z-Phosphor Laser
Light Source Life
20,000 hours

Connectivity

HDMI Inputs
2x HDMI 2.0
HDR Support
HDR10

Physical

Weight
99 lbs (45 kg)
Throw Ratio
1.35-2.83:1