Name: VPL-HW45
Brand: Sony
SKU: 425530
Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

The projector is cinematic in the best sense
black level performance is good enough
black level performance is good

doesn t impose too many artefacts
Neither Combination or Impulse are recommended as they introduce heavy levels of flicker
the projector is restricted to a low murmur

Projector type: SXRD
Screen size: 101.6, 300 in
Brightness (max): 1800 lm

Sony VPL-HW45 - Pros & Cons

The projector is cinematic in the best sense
black level performance is good enough
black level performance is good
Colours are pleasantly natural as well
slow-moving drama and the odd war scene perfectly
The picture guides are very helpful for setup
general viewing picture is very good as well
Color balance is excellent in all preset modes
Scenes that pan are smooth and natural
4K more modern movie the Picture is excellent
better blacks
more quality usable lumens
Colors are excellent
black levels are impressive
picture quality color and brightness
Shadow detail is consistently good
impressive blacks
accurate colours and fluid motion handling
projector gave an immersive and satisfying extra-dimensional viewing experience
Calibration was straightforward
Very good image quality
wonderful dark blacks and high contrast ratios
good quality blacks and a decent dynamic range underpinning
Colours also look fairly accurate out-of-the-box in
decent blacks
good shadow detail and stunningly accurate colours
HW45ES is pretty well equipped for home cinema use

doesn t impose too many artefacts
Neither Combination or Impulse are recommended as they introduce heavy levels of flicker
the projector is restricted to a low murmur
Lacking a dynamic iris
Smooth High should be avoided as it introduces more artefacts
saw only hints of 3D-related motion artifacts
Sony HW45ES will also have the odor and bad smell
loss in brightness with 3D is a tad more than typical
dim will it be compared to new (
mean switching to a noticeably lower level of color quality
air is sucked in from the front left and rear
doesn't impose too many moving artefacts
True Cinema mode is a benign choice for movies
Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
the projected image a bit too bright
Input lag is a low 22ms
you lose out on are not essential
pushed to be unrealistic
the screen drops down automatically when the projector is turned on
drop-down screen that needs a 12V trigger
too-slick soap-opera effect on your movies
It does not offer Ultra HD
No glasses are provided
it has no iris of any kind
either dynamic or manual
light key is not glow in the dark like other manufacturers remotes
It may not display this or other websites correctly
new standards and see prices falling
the lack of a dynamic iris
slightly soft in comparison

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Sony VPL-HW45 - Full Specifications

Projector type	SXRD

Width	16.04 in
Height	7.06 in
Depth	18.26 in
Weight	19.84 lb

Screen size	101.6 - 300
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Brightness (max)	1800.0 lm

Colour of product	Black White

Zoom type	Manual

Power consumption (standby)	0.4 W

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