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Sony VPL-VW1000ES

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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • Colors were rich
  • punchy and natural
  • the VW1000ES is brilliant

Cons

  • The Advanced Iris feature is not available in 3D
  • some images looked slightly washed out in the default settings
  • 3D picture appeared to be only marginally less bright than in 2D mode

Key specs

  • SXRD
  • 60, 300 in
  • 4096, 2160 px
  • 2000 lm
  • yes
  • 4.9, 5.7 m
  • 2000 h
  • , 22 dB

Sony VPL-VW1000ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-VW1000ES

Pros

  • Colors were rich
  • punchy and natural
  • the VW1000ES is brilliant
  • enhanced contrast and smoother gradation
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • greater smoothness and better light reflection
  • luxurious in build and well equipped
  • upscaled HD content looks crisp and cinematic
  • remains an admirable and fascinating piece of technology

Cons

  • The Advanced Iris feature is not available in 3D
  • some images looked slightly washed out in the default settings
  • 3D picture appeared to be only marginally less bright than in 2D mode
  • overly complicated lens door system
  • some of the inner detail was now lost in the dimmer image
  • Motorized lens doors are nothing new
  • lack of any onboard color management at its price point is simply unforgivable
  • 4K video lurks
  • waiting for its time in the spotlight
  • motorized lens cover
  • is slightly recessed

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Sony VPL-VW1000ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Portableno
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width20.47 in
Height7.87 in
Depth25.2 in
Weight44.09 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampBulb
Lamp life max (normal)2000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)2500.0 h
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Backlit remote controlyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
Ultra short throwyes
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
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)< 480
Power consumption (standby)0.3 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) inputs2
Composite inputno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
Serial interface typeRS-232
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs2
MHLno
Headphone outputno
Microphone inputno
S-video inputno
SCART inno
USBno
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 22
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Optics
Lens shiftyes
Horizontal lens shift range30 - 30
Type of lens shift
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Throw ratio1.27 - 2.73
Projection distance4.9 - 5.7
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Image
Screen size60 - 300
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Resolution4096 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
Aspect ratio17:9
Brightness (max)2000.0 lm
Contrast ratio18000:1
Dynamic contrast1000000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
Video formats supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionyes
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-VW1000ES Sony - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Sony VPL-VW1000ES Sony 4K projector review
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T3
Published: 08.05.2012
Sony 4K projector review
4.0

The Sony VPL-VW1000ES projector brings 4K to the home for the first time

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AVForums
Published: 07.05.2012
Sony VPL-VW1000ES
4.5

Sony launches a native 4K projector but is the market ready?

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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 16.08.2012
Sony VPL-VW1000ES review

This groundbreaking 4k projector sets a new standard for home cinema performance... Those seeking the visual equivalent of fine-dining are traditionally best served at a 4K digital cinema. An eight-million pixel image, spread large and bristling with detail, is a feast for the eyes befitting the planet’s premiere cinemas. But now cineasts have another choice – they can invest in the first consumer 4K projector and have a Quad HD cinema all their own.

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WIRED UK
Published: 08.06.2012
Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K home cinema projector review
4.5

Wired.co.uk reviews the Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K projector -- if you have a spare £16,790, you can have at home what Sony puts in digital theatres

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.12.2011
Sony VPL-VW1000ES
4.5

Ladies and gentlemen, the 4k AV era has arrived. Kind of.

Sony VPL-VW1000ES Home review
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whathifi
Published: 07.05.2012
Home review
4.0

Terrific with the very limited 4K2K material available, but expensive as a conventional projector

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Expert Reviews
Published: 17.05.2012
Sony VPL-VW1000ES review
5.0

It’s ludicrously expensive, but a clear sign of things to come – all we need now is some 4K content

Sony VPL-VW1000ES Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K SXRD 3D Projector: Take 2
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Sound & Vision
Published: 24.04.2012
Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K SXRD 3D Projector: Take 2

2D Performance 3D Performance (92-inch high-gain screen) 3D Performance

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Sony VPL-VW1000ES Projector Review - Projector Reviews

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: Sony VPL-VW1000ES “Projector Reviews TV” Video Summary Let’s just start this review off with some big statements:   This is the first true 4K projector I’ve reviewed, and it’s “only” $24,999!  I have reviewed a few $20K+ projectors, and so far, this is simply the best picture I’ve seen/reviewed.  It is 4K, which is technically four times the resolution of 1080p, as it has twice as many pixels across, and twice as many top to bottom.  The VPL-VW1000ESt is also 3D capable (and comes with 3D glasses- ready to go). I’m just dazzled by this projector.  I thought it [...]Read More...

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Audioholics Home Theater, HDTV, Receivers, Speakers, Blu-ray Reviews and News
Published: 10.09.2011
Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K SXRD 3D Home Theater Projector Preview

Sony's new VPL-VW1000ES 4K home theater projector doesn't look like an air handler. No, it's elegant, as you'd expect for a $25,000 product with 4K upscaling for 2D and 3D & gazillion:1 contrast ratio

Sony VPL-VW1000ES 3D? Who Cares? Sony's Bringing 4K to Your House With The VPL-VW1000ES
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Sound & Vision
Published: 08.09.2011
3D? Who Cares? Sony's Bringing 4K to Your House With The VPL-VW1000ES

Doing its part to bring cutting-edge theatrical digital projection technology to a price point that's still hazy but should at least be less thanstratospheric, Sony announced the VPL-VW1000ES projector - the first of its 4K capable SXRD units to be aimed at the home market.

Sony VPL-VW1000ES Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K SXRD Front Projector Reviewed
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HomeTheaterReview
Published: 12.03.2012
Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K SXRD Front Projector Reviewed
3.5

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Sound & Vision
Published: 06.12.2011
Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K SXRD Projector

2D Performance 3D Performance (See Review) Features Ergonomics

Sony VPL-VW1000ES Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K 3D Projector Review
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Sony VPL-VW1000ES 4K 3D Projector Review

Given there's a lack of 4K content, does Sony's VPL-VW1000ES 4K projector upscale 1080p material well? Find out in our expert review.

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CNET
Published: 29.05.2012
Sony VPL-VW1000ES

It might be the price of a VW Polo, but the VPL-VW1000ES allows you to have bragging rights to one of the first 4K home theatre projectors.

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