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Sony VPL-VW590ES vs Sony VPL-XW7000ES
What VPL-VW590ES does better (2) and where VPL-XW7000ES wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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7.6Picture7.8
9.3Setup & placement9.4
4.3Noise, lifetime & portability5.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
VPL-VW590ESVPL-XW7000ES
| VPL-VW590ES | VPL-XW7000ES | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 205 mm | 210 mm | −5 mm |
| Width | 496 mm | 460 mm | +36 mm |
| Depth | 464 mm | 517 mm | −53 mm |
| Weight | 14 kg | 14 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is VPL-VW590ES better than VPL-XW7000ES?
- Resolution (on screen)4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Native panel resolution4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Why is VPL-XW7000ES better than VPL-VW590ES?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)1,800 lm vs 3,200 lm+78%
- Power consumption460 W vs 420 W+10%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| 4K method | Native 4K | Native 4K |
| Display technology | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) |
| Light source | — | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 1,800 lm | 3,200 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 350,000:1 | — |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Maximum refresh rate | 92 Hz | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | — | 1.35:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 2.84:1 |
| Throw type | — | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | — | 2.99 m |
| Smallest image size | 60″ | — |
| Largest image size | 300″ | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.1× | 2.1× |
| Lens shift | Vertical and horizontal | Vertical and horizontal |
| Autofocus | No | 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 | 460 W | 420 W |
| Light source life | 6,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 26 dB | 26 dB |
| Weight | 14 kg | 14 kg |
| Width | 496 mm | 460 mm |
| Height | 205 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 464 mm | 517 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |









