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Sony VPL-VW590ES
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Sony VPL-VW590ES

Sony VPL-VW590ES is a home cinema projector released in 2020. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K), 4k method Native 4K, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 1,800 lm, HDR support.

8.3Score
Picture7.6
Setup & placement9.3
Noise, lifetime & portability4.3
price range—
Year
2020
Brand
SonySony
Popularity
#723 of 767
Model numbers
Sony VPL-VW590ES White
4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)Resolution (on screen)
Native 4K4K method
1,800 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
YesHDR support
26 dBFan noise
14 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2020

Compared with home cinema projectors released in 2020. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other home cinema projectors

Why is VPL-VW590ES a good choice?

Fan noise: 26 dBbetter than 85% of home cinema projectors
Weak points
Maximum refresh rate: 92 Hzworse than 92% of home cinema projectors
Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
Native panel resolution
4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K)
4K method
Native 4K
Display technology
LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
1,800 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)
350,000:1
HDR support
Yes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)
Yes
3D playback
Yes
Gaming
Maximum refresh rate
92 Hz
Lens & placement
Smallest image size
60″
Largest image size
300″
Optical zoom
2.1×
Lens shift
Vertical and horizontal
Autofocus
No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
2
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
Yes
VGA input
No
Audio output
No
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
460 W
Light source life
6,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise
26 dB
Weight
14 kg
Width
496 mm
Height
205 mm
Depth
464 mm
Colours
Black

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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