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Sony VPL-XW5000ES vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES

What VPL-XW5000ES does better (4) and where VPL-XW6100ES wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Sony VPL-XW5000ES
Sony · 2022VPL-XW5000ES
8.4Score
4 advantages≈ US$4,300
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Sony VPL-XW6100ES
Sony · 2024VPL-XW6100ES
7.7Score
1 advantage≈ US$15,000
6.2Picture7.3
6.9Noise, lifetime & portability5.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

VPL-XW5000ESVPL-XW6100ES
460 × 200472460 × 210517
VPL-XW5000ESVPL-XW6100ESDifference
Height200 mm210 mm−10 mm
Width460 mm460 mm=
Depth472 mm517 mm−45 mm
Weight13 kg14 kg−1 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is VPL-XW5000ES better than VPL-XW6100ES?

  1. Lens shiftVertical and horizontal vs Vertical
  2. Fan noise24 dB vs 26 dB+8%
  3. Power consumption295 W vs 380 W+29%
  4. Weight13 kg vs 14 kg+8%

Why is VPL-XW6100ES better than VPL-XW5000ES?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 2,700 lm+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony VPL-XW5000ESSony VPL-XW5000ES≈ US$4,3008.4
Sony VPL-XW6100ESSony VPL-XW6100ES≈ US$15,0007.7
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K methodNative 4KNative 4K
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm2,700 lm
HDR supportYes—
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG—
Motion interpolation (MEMC)Yes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYes—
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.38:11.35:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.21:12.84:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image3.06 m2.99 m
Optical zoom1.6×—
Lens shiftVertical and horizontalVertical
AutofocusNoNo
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version—2.1
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoNo
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption295 W380 W
Light source life20,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise24 dB26 dB
Weight13 kg14 kg
Width460 mm460 mm
Height200 mm210 mm
Depth472 mm517 mm
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