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Sony VPL-XW8100ES
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Sony VPL-XW8100ES

Sony VPL-XW8100ES is a home cinema projector released in 2025. Key specs: resolution (on screen) 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD), 4k method Native 4K, brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,400 lm, light source Laser.

5.4Score
Picture8.1
Setup & placement7.6
Noise, lifetime & portability2.1
price rangeUS$25,000–31,000Reference price converted from EUR
Year
2025
Brand
SonySony
Popularity
#474 of 767
Series
Sony VPL-XWES · 4 generations
Model numbers
Sony VPL-XW8100W
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)Resolution (on screen)
Native 4K4K method
3,400 lmBrightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
LaserLight source
1.35:1Throw ratio
YesHDR support
33 dBFan noise
14 kgWeight
Spec guide

How it ranks among home cinema projectors of 2025

Compared with home cinema projectors released in 2025. Bars show the share of models it beats.

Specifications

Full specifications

Picture
Resolution (on screen)
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution
3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method
Native 4K
Display technology
LCoS (SXRD / D-ILA)
Light source
Laser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)
3,400 lm
HDR support
Yes
HDR formats
HDR10, HLG
Motion interpolation (MEMC)
Yes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio
1.35:1
Throw ratio (zoomed in)
2.84:1
Throw type
Standard throw (1.0:1 and longer)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image
2.99 m
Optical zoom
2.1×
Lens shift
Vertical and horizontal
Autofocus
No
Keystone correction
Yes
Automatic keystone correction
No
Connectivity
HDMI inputs
2
USB port
Yes
Ethernet (LAN)
Yes
VGA input
No
Audio output
No
Battery, power & lifetime
Power consumption
420 W
Design & noise
Fan noise
33 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)
26 dB
Weight
14 kg
Width
460 mm
Height
210 mm
Depth
517 mm

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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