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Sony VPL-HW50ES

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User ratings:
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Editorial reviews:
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4.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • best contrast and color performance
  • comprehensive color controls that are easy and intuitive to use
  • it can intelligently enhance certain areas

Cons

  • projectors soak up some of that light output
  • it is not the brightest projector
  • projector appears to have any sharpening artifacts

Key specs

  • SXRD
  • 40, 300 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 1700 lm
  • yes
  • 2000 h
  • , 21 dB

Sony VPL-HW50ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-HW50ES

Pros

  • best contrast and color performance
  • comprehensive color controls that are easy and intuitive to use
  • it can intelligently enhance certain areas
  • is razor-sharp
  • crystal-clear
  • perfectly color-balanced
  • color-balanced
  • and exceptionally sharp and detailed
  • black level is excellent
  • Both projectors have frame interpolation systems and both systems are quite good
  • The color performance and motion handling were also very good after proper adjustment

Cons

  • projectors soak up some of that light output
  • it is not the brightest projector
  • projector appears to have any sharpening artifacts
  • noticeably too much light
  • many projectors do not have -- a manual iris
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • Ghosting is also an issue for high contrast scenes
  • the screen movement seemed choppy and disturbed my vision
  • Sony could work on is 3D motion
  • cause the out-of-focus backdrops
  • Sony s 4K TV and projector

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Sony VPL-HW50ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
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Design
Portableno
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
SteeringManual
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width16.04 in
Height7.06 in
Depth18.26 in
Weight21.16 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampUHP
Lamp life max (normal)2000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)3000.0 h
Number of lamps1
Bulb power200.0 W
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Features
Backlit remote controlyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
Compatible glasses
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
Glasses includedyes
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 300
Power consumption (typical)300.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputno
Analogue 3.5mm inputno
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite inputno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
Serial interface typeRS-232
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDCPno
Headphone outputno
Number of headphone outputs1
Microphone inputno
S-video inputno
SCART inno
USBno
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 21
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Optics
Lens shiftyes
Horizontal lens shift range25 - 25
Type of lens shift
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Throw ratio1.41 - 2.13
FocusManual
Zoom ratio1.6 x
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Image
Screen size40 - 300
Screen size compatibility40 - 300
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (max)1700.0 lm
Contrast ratio6900:1
Dynamic contrast100000:1
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersno

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Sony VPL-HW50ES Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.6
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Published: 10.11.2012
Sony VPL-HW50ES
4.0

Sony hopes some of the magic from the VW1000 will rub off on their latest projector

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Sony VPL-HW50ES Home Theater Projector Review - Projector Reviews

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Sony VPL-HW50ES “Projector Reviews TV” Video Summary Sony rolled out their VPL-HW50ES home theater projector at CEDIA (and IFA in Europe) as their one new projector being added to the lineup for this fall. Each year I do get some sneak peaks at new projectors before the CEDIA show.  This year was no different.  Of all the new projectors – ones that I didn’t get to see in action pre-show – the VPL-HW50ES was the one that most impressed me. This new Sony projector is replacing Sony’s HW30ES. With a $3999 MSRP, including a spare lamp, the VPL-HW50ES [...]Read More...

Sony VPL-HW50ES Home review
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whathifi
Published: 29.10.2012
Home review
5.0

A brilliant example of why the big-screen home cinema experience can’t be beaten

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Sound & Vision
Published: 04.02.2013
Sony VPL-HW50ES 3D SXRD Projector

2D Performance 3D Performance Features

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projectorcentral.com
Sony VPL-HW50ES Home Theater Projector
5.0

With strong performance in both 2D and 3D, the Sony HW50 is a home theater projector we can recommend whole-heartedly.

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Sony VPL-HW50ES 3D Projector Review

Despite some flaws, the Sony VPL-HW50ES is an incredibly compelling 3D home cinema projector. Here's our expert, scientific review.

Sony VPL-HW50ES Extra features, extraordinary image quality
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CNET
Published: 09.03.2013
Extra features, extraordinary image quality

The Sony VPL-HW50ES may cost more than most televisions, but if you have the budget it will give you a fantastic cinema experience in the home.

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AVForums
Published: 10.11.2012
Sony VPL-HW50ES
4.0

Sony hopes some of the magic from the VW1000 will rub off on their latest projector

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T3
Published: 26.03.2013
Sony VPL-HW50ES review
5.0

The Sony VPL-HW50ES is the Argo of home cinema projectors

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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 18.01.2013
Sony VPL-HW50ES review

Thanks to its cutting-edge picture processing, the VPL-HW50ES is a mid-range projector made for movies It’s been quite a year for Sony. The Japanese brand has set new standards in the TV world, and introduced a whole new product category with its 4K TVs and projectors. And now it’s continuing this return to form with its latest mid-range projector, the VPL-HW50ES.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.11.2012
Sony VPL-HW50ES
4.5

The HW50 sets new standards for its price point with 3D, and is pretty damn tasty with 2D too.

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Published: 20.12.2012
Sony VPL-HW50ES review
5.0

Sony’s best home cinema projector yet massively improves 3D playback

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