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Sony VPL-XW5000ES vs Sony VPL-XW7000ES
What VPL-XW5000ES does better (3) and where VPL-XW7000ES wins (2) — every spec side by side.
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6.2Picture7.8
8.2Setup & placement9.4
6.9Noise, lifetime & portability5.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
VPL-XW5000ESVPL-XW7000ES
| VPL-XW5000ES | VPL-XW7000ES | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 200 mm | 210 mm | −10 mm |
| Width | 460 mm | 460 mm | = |
| Depth | 472 mm | 517 mm | −45 mm |
| Weight | 13 kg | 14 kg | −1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is VPL-XW5000ES better than VPL-XW7000ES?
- Fan noise24 dB vs 26 dB+8%
- Power consumption295 W vs 420 W+42%
- Weight13 kg vs 14 kg+8%
Why is VPL-XW7000ES better than VPL-XW5000ES?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,000 lm vs 3,200 lm+60%
- Optical zoom1.6× vs 2.1×+31%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| 4K method | Native 4K | Native 4K |
| Display technology | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) | LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA) |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 2,000 lm | 3,200 lm |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | — |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | — |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 1.38:1 | 1.35:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | 2.21:1 | 2.84:1 |
| Throw type | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) | Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 3.06 m | 2.99 m |
| Optical zoom | 1.6× | 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 | 295 W | 420 W |
| Light source life | 20,000 h | — |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | 24 dB | 26 dB |
| Weight | 13 kg | 14 kg |
| Width | 460 mm | 460 mm |
| Height | 200 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 472 mm | 517 mm |
