Alternatives to Sony VPL-XW8100ES

10 home cinema projectors at a similar price that compete with the VPL-XW8100ES — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Sony · 2025

VPL-XW8100ES

3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3,400 lmLaser14 kg

approx. price≈ US$28,000

5.4

Cheaper

JVC DLA-NZ800 42% cheaper Higher score

Acer HL6810ATV +4.1 score Newest

BenQ AH500ST 2026

Alternatives to the VPL-XW8100ES

JVC · 2024DLA-NZ900

8.1

8% pricier ≈ US$30,000

Resolution (on screen) 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Fan noise 24 dB vs 33 dB
Native panel resolution 4096 × 2160 (DCI 4K) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 3,400 lm
Weight 25.3 kg vs 14 kg

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Epson · 2025EH-QL7000

10% cheaper ≈ US$25,000

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 10,000 lm vs 3,400 lm
Audio output

Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K

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Acer · 2026H6830BD

8.0

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,400 lm
Fan noise 30 dB vs 33 dB
Power consumption 310 W vs 420 W

Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K

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Acer · 2026HL6810ATV

9.6

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,400 lm
Weight 3 kg vs 14 kg
Fan noise 29 dB vs 33 dB

Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K

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JVC · 2024DLA-NZ800

6.4

42% cheaper ≈ US$16,000

Fan noise 24 dB vs 33 dB

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 2,700 lm vs 3,400 lm
Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal

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Epson · 2024EH-QL3000

7.9

42% cheaper ≈ US$16,000

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 6,000 lm vs 3,400 lm
Fan noise 28 dB vs 33 dB

Lens shift Vertical vs Vertical and horizontal
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)

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BenQ · 2026TK860i Smart Home Theater

5.0

Autofocus
Weight 4.2 kg vs 14 kg
Fan noise 30 dB vs 33 dB

Lens shift Vertical vs Vertical and horizontal
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,300 lm vs 3,400 lm

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ViewSonic · 2026LX750-4KB

8.1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,400 lm
Weight 3.5 kg vs 14 kg

Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
4K method 4K by pixel shifting vs Native 4K

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BenQ · 2026AH500ST

6.1

Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 4,000 lm vs 3,400 lm
Power consumption 250 W vs 420 W

Resolution (on screen) 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) vs 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)

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Optoma · 2024UHZ55

8.1

Weight 4.8 kg vs 14 kg
Audio output
Fan noise 29 dB vs 33 dB

Lens shift None vs Vertical and horizontal
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) 3,000 lm vs 3,400 lm

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