Sony VPL-XW6100ES vs Sony VPL-XW8100ES

What VPL-XW6100ES does better (2) and where VPL-XW8100ES wins (2) — every spec side by side.

7.7Score

2 advantages≈ US$15,000

Higher score

5.4Score

2 advantages≈ US$28,000

7.3Picture8.1

5.6Noise, lifetime & portability2.1

Dimensions

Size comparison

VPL-XW6100ESVPL-XW8100ES

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

Specifications

Only differences	Sony VPL-XW6100ES≈ US$15,0007.7	Sony VPL-XW8100ES≈ US$28,0005.4
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)	2,700 lm	3,400 lm
HDR support	—	Yes
HDR formats	—	HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio	1.35:1	1.35:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)	2.84:1	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	2.99 m	2.99 m
Optical zoom	—	2.1×
Lens shift	Vertical	Vertical and horizontal
Autofocus	No	No
Keystone correction	—	Yes
Automatic keystone correction	—	No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs	2	2
HDMI version	2.1	—
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet (LAN)	Yes	Yes
VGA input	No	No
Audio output	No	No
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption	380 W	420 W
Light source life	20,000 h	—
Design & noise
Fan noise	26 dB	33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)	—	26 dB
Weight	14 kg	14 kg
Width	460 mm	460 mm
Height	210 mm	210 mm
Depth	517 mm	517 mm