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Sony VPL-XW6100ES vs ViewSonic LX700-4K

What VPL-XW6100ES does better (4) and where LX700-4K wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Sony VPL-XW6100ES
Sony · 2024VPL-XW6100ES
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ US$15,000
vs
ViewSonic LX700-4K
ViewSonic · 2023LX700-4K
9.4Score
5 advantages
Higher score
7.3Picture8.4
5.6Noise, lifetime & portability8.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

VPL-XW6100ESLX700-4K
460 × 210517286 × 129216
VPL-XW6100ESLX700-4KDifference
Height210 mm129 mm+81 mm
Width460 mm286 mm+174 mm
Depth517 mm216 mm+301 mm
Weight14 kg3.3 kg+10.7 kg

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

Why is VPL-XW6100ES better than LX700-4K?

  1. Native panel resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) vs 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
  2. 4K methodNative 4K vs 4K by pixel shifting
  3. Ethernet (LAN)Yes · LX700-4K: No
  4. Fan noise26 dB vs 31 dB+19%

Why is LX700-4K better than VPL-XW6100ES?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm vs 3,500 lm+30%
  2. Light source life20,000 h vs 30,000 h+50%
  3. Weight14 kg vs 3.3 kg4.2×
  4. Power consumption380 W vs 180 W2.1×
  5. Audio outputNo · VPL-XW6100ES: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

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)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K methodNative 4K4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyLCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)DLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)2,700 lm3,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)—3,000,000:1
HDR support—Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate—120 Hz
Game / low-latency mode—Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio1.35:11.06:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)2.84:11.45:1
Throw typeStandard throw (1.0:1 and longer)Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image2.99 m2.35 m
Smallest image size—30″
Largest image size—300″
Optical zoom—2×
Lens shiftVerticalVertical
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correction—Yes
Automatic keystone correction—No
Sound
Built-in speakers (total output)—15 W
Connectivity
HDMI inputs22
HDMI version2.1—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesNo
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption380 W180 W
Light source life20,000 h30,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise26 dB31 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—26 dB
Weight14 kg3.3 kg
Width460 mm286 mm
Height210 mm129 mm
Depth517 mm216 mm
Colours—White
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