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VPL-VW870ES

2018Unverified

Native 4K SXRD laser projector bringing laser light to Sony's mainline flagship

Launch price $27,999Today $23,999
Check price at Amazon · ~$23,999Sony

Then vs. now

7150

The frontier has moved: down 21 points since 2018.

BrightnessImage qualityFeaturesNoisePortabilityValue
At launch (2018)Today
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DimensionAt launchToday
Brightness8257
Image quality9463
Features8858
Noise8877
Portability2817
Value4527

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

Why the VPL-VW870ES 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
2200 lumens
Contrast Ratio
1,000,000:1 (dynamic)
Native Resolution
4096x2160 native 4K SXRD

Light Engine

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

Connectivity

HDMI Inputs
2x HDMI 2.0
HDR Support
HDR10

Physical

Weight
48 lbs (21.8 kg)
Throw Ratio
1.35-2.84:1