Sony - VPLXW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel - Black
Sony - VPLXW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel - Black
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- Product Weight28 poundsLight SourceLaserResolution4K (2160p)Color Brightness (IDMS)2000 lumensWhite Brightness (ISO)2000 lumensContrast Ratioinfinite:1
- Key Specs
- Product Weight: 28 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Light Source: Laser
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Color Brightness (IDMS): 2000 lumens (Measurement of the device's color light output measured accordance with standards established by the Information Display Measurements Standard (IDMS). The more lumens, the brighter the output. In large and/or well-lit environments, such as auditoriums or rooms with plenty of natural light, a higher brightness improves the color quality of the projected image.)
- White Brightness (ISO): 2000 lumens (Measurement of the device's white light output measured in accordance with standards established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The more lumens, the brighter the output. In large and/or well-lit environments, such as auditoriums or rooms with plenty of natural light, a higher brightness improves the quality of the projected image.)
- Contrast Ratio: infinite:1 (Measured difference between a displayed image's brightest whites and darkest blacks. The larger the first number, the more detail and color that can be displayed.)
- Projector Use: Home Theater
- Projector Throw Type: Standard Throw (The distance from the screen that the projector can be placed to project images. Standard throw projectors typically need to be at least 6 feet away while short throw and ultra short throw projectors can be placed closer to the screen for use in smaller rooms.)
- Portability: Fixed (Fixed projectors are ideal when creating an authentic theater atmosphere in your home. Often designed to stay in one place they may require significant recalibration if moved. Portable projectors, weighing around 5 pounds, are easy to move, but will still require set-up calibration and often have technology to reduce the complexity. Ultra-portable projectors are very light, often battery-powered, and ideal for on-the-go use.)
- Smart Capable: false (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI, 1 x Composite video, 1 x Component video (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Power Source: Plug-in
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: VPLXW5000ES
- Product Name: VPLXW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel
- Color: Black
- Series: W5000ES (Part of a group of the same product type with similar features.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 7.87 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 18.12 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 18.59 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 28 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Display
- Light Source: Laser
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Resolution (Native): 3840 x 2160 (4K) (Native resolution of a screen refers to its single, fixed resolution. Sometimes screens must scale an image up or down in order to fit the native resolution. This can cause a loss of resolution or detail.)
- Color Brightness (IDMS): 2000 lumens (Measurement of the device's color light output measured accordance with standards established by the Information Display Measurements Standard (IDMS). The more lumens, the brighter the output. In large and/or well-lit environments, such as auditoriums or rooms with plenty of natural light, a higher brightness improves the color quality of the projected image.)
- White Brightness (ISO): 2000 lumens (Measurement of the device's white light output measured in accordance with standards established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The more lumens, the brighter the output. In large and/or well-lit environments, such as auditoriums or rooms with plenty of natural light, a higher brightness improves the quality of the projected image.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Contrast Ratio: infinite:1 (Measured difference between a displayed image's brightest whites and darkest blacks. The larger the first number, the more detail and color that can be displayed.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (The measurement of the width of a screen compared to the height of a screen, expressed as a ratio.)
- 3D Technology: false
- Features
- Projector Use: Home Theater
- Projector Throw Type: Standard Throw (The distance from the screen that the projector can be placed to project images. Standard throw projectors typically need to be at least 6 feet away while short throw and ultra short throw projectors can be placed closer to the screen for use in smaller rooms.)
- Portability: Fixed (Fixed projectors are ideal when creating an authentic theater atmosphere in your home. Often designed to stay in one place they may require significant recalibration if moved. Portable projectors, weighing around 5 pounds, are easy to move, but will still require set-up calibration and often have technology to reduce the complexity. Ultra-portable projectors are very light, often battery-powered, and ideal for on-the-go use.)
- Smart Capable: false (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Remote Control Included: true
- Exposure Control
- Focus Adjustment: Manual (The method used to focus the device in order to view or display a sharper image.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 2
- Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Display Connector(s): 1 x HDMI, 1 x Composite video, 1 x Component video (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x RS-232
- Audio Only Outputs: No audio only outputs
- Audio
- Integrated Speaker(s): false
- Speaker(s) Included: false
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Power
- Power Source: Plug-in
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 3 years
- Warranty - Labor: 3 years
- Other
- UPC: 027242923348
Bring true 4K HDR entertainment into your home with the VPL-XW5000ES, a native 4K laser projector with 2,000 lumens of high brightness and a compact, cost-effective design1. Sony’s advanced technologies, including the all-new Native 4K SXRD panel, delivers wide dynamic range, high resolution, and vivid color, even in bright viewing spaces.
- Up to 2,000-lumen laser light source: Savor the action with up to 2,000 lumens of high brightness, generated by a long-lasting laser light source, for vibrant images even on a large screen.
- All-new Native 4K SXRD panel: Immerse yourself in an incredibly lifelike picture with native 4K that offers 8.3 million pixels. With an all-new 0.61-inch SXRD panel, you'll enjoy high brightness, inky blacks, vibrant colors, rich tones and textures, plus clear cinematic motion, and image smoothness.
- X1 Ultimate for projector: X1 Ultimate for projector optimizes our acclaimed BRAVIA TV video processing for projection. The incredible power of this video engine enables advanced data processing, with real-time enhancement of each on-screen object.
- Enduring brightness from a laser light source: No lamp replacement and virtually no maintenance are required. The VPL-XW6000ES uses an ultra-pure and reliable laser light source, which lets you enjoy perfectly clear 4K pictures at optimal brightness for up to 20,000 uninterrupted hours.
- True-to-life colors with TRILUMINOS PRO: See over a billion colors come to life with TRILUMINOS PRO. Our unique TRILUMINOS PRO algorithm can detect color from saturation, hue and brightness to reproduce natural shades in every detail.
- Incredibly compact native 4K laser projector: Sony’s new VPL-XW5000ES was designed to be smaller and lighter than its predecessors by featuring the all-new Native 4K SXRD panel and compact Wide Dynamic Range Optics.
- 4K Motionflow: The powerful video processor in the VPL-XW5000ES offers Motionflow for smooth and clear motion, even when viewing 4K content. Motionflow is ideal for fast-moving sports content. Cinema purists can choose True Theatre mode to retain the original 24 fps.
- IMAX Enhanced: Sony 4K projectors are compatible with IMAX Enhanced content, making them ready to deliver the bigger, more breathtaking IMAX visuals you love in compatible content. Take advantage of the size of your projector screen with movies that become even more immersive with IMAX Enhanced.
- Up to 2,000-lumen laser light source: Savor the action with up to 2,000 lumens of high brightness, generated by a long-lasting laser light source, for vibrant images even on a large screen.
- All-new Native 4K SXRD panel: Immerse yourself in an incredibly lifelike picture with native 4K that offers 8.3 million pixels. With an all-new 0.61-inch SXRD panel, you'll enjoy high brightness, inky blacks, vibrant colors, rich tones and textures, plus clear cinematic motion, and image smoothness.
- X1 Ultimate for projector: X1 Ultimate for projector optimizes our acclaimed BRAVIA TV video processing for projection. The incredible power of this video engine enables advanced data processing, with real-time enhancement of each on-screen object.
- Enduring brightness from a laser light source: No lamp replacement and virtually no maintenance are required. The VPL-XW6000ES uses an ultra-pure and reliable laser light source, which lets you enjoy perfectly clear 4K pictures at optimal brightness for up to 20,000 uninterrupted hours.
- True-to-life colors with TRILUMINOS PRO: See over a billion colors come to life with TRILUMINOS PRO. Our unique TRILUMINOS PRO algorithm can detect color from saturation, hue and brightness to reproduce natural shades in every detail.
- Incredibly compact native 4K laser projector: Sony’s new VPL-XW5000ES was designed to be smaller and lighter than its predecessors by featuring the all-new Native 4K SXRD panel and compact Wide Dynamic Range Optics.
- 4K Motionflow: The powerful video processor in the VPL-XW5000ES offers Motionflow for smooth and clear motion, even when viewing 4K content. Motionflow is ideal for fast-moving sports content. Cinema purists can choose True Theatre mode to retain the original 24 fps.
- IMAX Enhanced: Sony 4K projectors are compatible with IMAX Enhanced content, making them ready to deliver the bigger, more breathtaking IMAX visuals you love in compatible content. Take advantage of the size of your projector screen with movies that become even more immersive with IMAX Enhanced.
Whats Included
- Projector
- Remote Control
- AA batteries
- AC power cord
- Lens cap
- Setup Guide
- Warranty
- Projector
- Remote Control
- AA batteries
- AC power cord
- Lens cap
- Setup Guide
- Warranty
Q: What is the resolution of the VPLXW5000ES projector?
A: The VPLXW5000ES projector has a 4K resolution (3840 x 2160).
Q: Does this projector have speakers?
A: No, this projector does not have integrated speakers.
Q: What is the brightness of this Sony projector?
A: This projector has a brightness of up to 2,000 lumens.
Q: How long does the laser light source in this projector last?
A: The laser light source can last for up to 20,000 hours.
Q: What type of content can I watch with the IMAX Enhanced feature?
A: This projector is compatible with IMAX Enhanced content, allowing you to experience more immersive visuals on a larger screen.
Q: Does this have the same mounting configuration as the older Sony models such as the VPL-HW20?
A: I’ve owned 4 Sony projectors. I don’t know recall the first one. The others were VPL-VW100, VPL-VW325ES and VPL-XW5000. All of those had the same mounting bracket to hang from the ceiling.
Q: Can you stream Netflix an if it does is there any shows that i might not be able to stream?
A: This has no built in streaming services. You have to supply all the inputs to it. I would recommend going into a receiver with hdmi IN and then just have one hdmi cable out to the projector. The hdmi outs are on the side, so a streaming stick plugged in would look a little odd.
A: Sony's recommended throw distance is 6.5' - 20.1' You would need to ceiling mount for this projector at 20' or less from the screen for the best results. As a side note: None of the current laser line from Sony or JVC have a through distance of 50'. This long distance would reduce light hitting the screen anyway. Your best option is to ceiling mount as close as you can to the screen while still maintaining the image size you need to fill your screen.
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| Pros for Sony - VPLXW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel - Black | |||
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| Picture Quality, Brightness, Setup Ease, Noise Level, HDR Performance | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | Picture Quality, Brightness, Auto Focus, Portability, Performance |
| Cons for Sony - VPLXW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector with Native 4K SXRD Panel - Black | |||
| Lens Adjustment | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Noise Level |
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Customers commend the VPLXW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector for its superb picture quality and impressive brightness. Users also appreciate the projector's easy setup and quiet operation. However, some find the manual lens adjustment to be somewhat clumsy.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving the SONY XW5000ES
I’ve had my Sony XW5000ES for 2 weeks now. After watching plenty of content both streaming and disc & comparing with my old Sony HW40ES, I’m very happy with this new projector. 4K content looks fantastic. Upscaled by the 5000, HD content looks amazing. It's a major improvement over my old projector. Black level, accurate detailed color, and overall picture quality all look fantastic. To really appreciate what this projector is capable of you will want to consider a 4K UHD disc player. But even if you just stick to streaming & Blu-ray’s, you will not be disappointed. Everything just looks so much better on this projector. Yes. Blacks are much darker than my previous projector, but the bright highlights and rich color? WOW!! That’s where the 5000 clearly shines. Another thing I really appreciate about the 5000 is how it handles gradients. My old projector had only 8-bit color depth which looked great 90% of the time until a scene came along with lots of gradients and then the 8-bit color-depth limitation reared its ugly head showing gradient-banding. Ahh, but the XW5000 gradients are as smooth as butter. HDR content is handled very well on the 5000. I’m quite relieved about that after hearing stories saying HDR looks too dark on projectors. I’m continually impressed how well the 5000 pushes plenty of light where the image calls for it while remaining dark in the same frame for the dark areas of the frame. Sony’s image-processing and its solid consistent “out of the box” calibration are why many people choose Sony projectors. You can select any of the pre-calibrated setting buttons to your liking and your set to go. I prefer “Reference” in my pitch black theater room, but if you have a little ambient light, you might prefer the Cine-Bright button for a bright calibrated image. For those of us who like to dial in the picture even further, Sony has you covered. All the familiar Sony menu settings are here with a few extras that give you plenty of room to make adjustments. Performance: After careful examination, I did not find any focus issues or streaking issues. The sharpness and clarity look great. Using test patterns and white movie titles on black background. Small-print end-credits look sharp and consistent across the screen with excellent black-level and crisp white text. The big selling point will be the laser light engine. This means no more lamp replacements for the life of the projector. That's big! The OEM replacement lamps are expensive and lose brightness fairly quickly. The XW5000 laser light engine is rated at 20,000 hours which may outlive the projector itself. If you watched 1 movie every day, the light-engine would last 27 years. Yikes! I’ll be ready to upgrade long before then :) ================ PROS: * True Native 4K * Tight sharp image with good black level. * Sony’s “X1 Ultimate Processor for Projectors” * Excellent and consistent “Out of the box calibration” * Brilliant specular highlights * Rich full 10bit color * Impressive HDR for a projector. * Laser light engine means no more lamps. * Smaller shell compared to last year's model. ================== CONS: * Fan-Noise. Louder than expected compared to the whisper of my old Sony VPL-HW40ES. Noise Level is not terrible, just noticeably louder. You can reduce fan noise by lowering the laser light output level to 50 with very little loss of light but a big drop in fan-noise. I personally set the laser where I want it and I’m already not noticing the fan when watching movies. I should also point out that my old 40ES kicked out some serious heat, but putting your hand near the exhaust of the 5000 is lukewarm at the most. * No 3D at all on the XW5000. I'm sad about that since I have a dozen 3D movies. But I understand Sony had to cut it to reach this price point. If 3D is a deal breaker for you, then you need to jump up to the XW6000. * Manual lens (focus, shift, zoom). For me it's no big deal. “Set it and forget it” and it's exactly the same as my HW40ES and I’m perfectly happy with the manual lens. Cut from the list to reach this price point. ===================== Sony’s cost cutting measures on the 5000 make total sense in my opinion and were absolutely the right call. The 5000 is the most affordable premium native 4K laser projector on the market today. Upgrading to the XW6000 at double the cost of the 5000 gets you a motorized-lens, a better lens, 3-D option, and an extra 500 lumens of brightness. ==================== Conclusion: The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is an excellent projector at an attractive price point. I suspect the 5000 will be very successful for Sony and I look forward to future models at this level from Sony. The attached screenshots are intended to show how the XW5000 handles some challenging images.
MrChuck Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice projector
I had been looking to upgrade from my old 1,000 lumen 1080p to a laser 4k. This one went on sale, I read many reviews and then hit the stupid button. The price was still on the ridiculous side but it is sooooo nice. It's probably more projector than I can fully appreciate but the brightness and clarity is just superlative. One of the regular complaints about earlier 4k units was their inability to successfully upscale lesser content. With this unit I'm watching 720p broadcast TV and it's much better than on the old projector. 4k streaming content is crisp as can be. It's about twice the size and weight of my old one but still within the specs of my ceiling mount. The manual lens adjustment is kind of clunky but once you have it where and how you want it you won't be messing it with it much. I hear the cooling fan if the room is quiet but once the program starts I never notice it. I can see it just fine in the daylight but since the blackest black is the blackest part of my white screen, it still pays to pull the drapes. I'm gradually getting over the dent to my wallet and the enjoyment just gets better and better.
terrybill Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good entry price for a true 4K projector- HDR fail
I while I had The W5000, I was running a huge image on my wall - from 180” diagonal to over 200” for widescreen films. Looked really fantastic. Nice think about the Sony projectors is that they actually deliver the rated lumens even in a calibrated mode, unlike JVC, etc. While I did end up returning the W5000 and getting a W6000, I did like the 5000 for what it did. The lens in the w5000 isn’t very sharp, so Sony cranks up the reality creation to get better sharpness of of this unit. The lens in the w6000 is quite a bit sharper (which it should at double the price) and can run with no reality creation, or at much lower settings, making for a considerably cleaner image. It looks amazing on SDR material, but Sony’s tone mapping for HDR on the 5000/6000 leaves much to be desired. Highlights looks great but often images are way too dark otherwise. Please Sony, offer some firmware updates that help with HDR.
RichardD Posted
