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Sony VPL-HW30ES vs Sony VPL-HW65ES

16.04 in
7.06 in
Sony VPL-HW30ES Projector
Sony VPL-HW30ES
18.26 in
7.06 in
Sony VPL-HW65ES Projector
Sony VPL-HW65ES
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Full Comparison

General

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Projector typeSXRDSXRD

Connectivity

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Analog 3.5mm outputnono
Analogue 3.5mm inputnono
Analogue RCA stereo inputnono
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yesno
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs11
Composite inputnono
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)nono
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)nono
Serial interface typeRS-232RS-232
DisplayPortnono
DVI innono
HDMIyesyes
HDMI version1.4a1.4
Number of HDMI inputs21
HDCPnono
Headphone outputnono
Microphone inputnono
S-video inputnono
SCART innono
USBnoyes
USB 2.011
VGA inyesyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports11

Design

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Design typePortable projectorPortable projector
Portablenono
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • White
Built-in displaynono

Technical details

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Noise level< 22< 22
Operating relative humidity (H-H)35 - 8535 - 85

Dimensions

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Width16.04 in18.26 in
Height7.06 in7.06 in
Depth18.27 in16.04 in
Weight22.05 lb19.84 lb

Optics

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Lens shiftyesyes
Horizontal lens shift range25 - 2525 - 25
Type of lens shift
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Lens memorynono
Throw ratio1.5 - 2.31.36 - 2.16
FocusManualManual
Zoom ratio1.6 x1.6 x
Matrix size0.610.61

Lighting

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Type of lampUHPUHP
Lamp life max (normal)2000.0 h6000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)3000.0 h6000.0 h
Number of lamps11
Bulb power200.0 W215.0 W

Image

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Screen size40 - 300101.6 - 300.4
Screen size compatibility40 - 30040 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Brightness (max)1300.0 lm1800.0 lm
Contrast ratio7500:16700:1
Dynamic contrast70000:1120000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate240.0 Hz92.0 Hz
Video formats supported
1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Features

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Backlit remote controlyesyes
Handheld remote controlyesyes
Memory card readernono

Communication

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Ethernet connectionyesyes
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono

Compatibility

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
3D support (3D-Ready)yesyes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyesyes
Compatible glasses
Active
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yesyes
Glasses includedyesno
HD readyyesyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yesyes
HDRnono

Audio features

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Built-in speakersnono

Power

Sony VPL-HW30ESSony VPL-HW30ES
Sony VPL-HW65ESSony VPL-HW65ES
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 300< 300
Power consumption (typical)300.0 W310.0 W
Power consumption (standby)8.0 W0.4 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMainsMains

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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