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Epson EH-LS12000 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES
What EH-LS12000 does better (3) and where VPL-XW5000ES wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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6.7Picture6.2
7.8Setup & placement8.2
4.8Noise, lifetime & portability6.9
Dimensions
Size comparison
EH-LS12000VPL-XW5000ES
| EH-LS12000 | VPL-XW5000ES | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 193 mm | 200 mm | −7 mm |
| Width | 520 mm | 460 mm | +60 mm |
| Depth | 447 mm | 472 mm | −25 mm |
| Weight | 12.7 kg | 13 kg | −0.3 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is EH-LS12000 better than VPL-XW5000ES?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 2,000 lm+35%
- Optical zoom2.1× vs 1.6×+31%
- Weight12.7 kg vs 13 kg+2%
Why is VPL-XW5000ES better than EH-LS12000?
- Fan noise30 dB vs 24 dB+25%
- Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- 4K method4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K
- Power consumption302 W vs 295 W+2%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | Native 4K |
| Display technology | 3LCD | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,700 lm | 2,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 2,500,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Game / low-latency mode | — | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.35:1 | 1.38:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 2.84:1 | 2.21:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 2.99 m | 3.06 m |
| Smallest image size | 50″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.1× | 1.6× |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical and horizontal |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Keystone correction | Yes | — |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 2 | 2 |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | 302 W | 295 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | 30,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 30 dB | 24 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | 22 dB | — |
| Weight | 12.7 kg | 13 kg |
| Width | 520 mm | 460 mm |
| Height | 193 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 447 mm | 472 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
