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Sony VPL-VW520ES

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • the Low setting is well behaved
  • UHD stream looks spectacular
  • Image quality is outstanding in most every modes and usability is high

Cons

  • it s still not exactly a light cannon
  • image-distorting keystone correction here
  • home cinema system

Key specs

  • SXRD
  • 60, 300 in
  • 4096, 2160 px
  • 1800 lm
  • yes
  • 6000 h
  • , 26 dB

Sony VPL-VW520ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-VW520ES

Pros

  • the Low setting is well behaved
  • UHD stream looks spectacular
  • Image quality is outstanding in most every modes and usability is high
  • it looks Marvelously cinematic
  • It boasts an impressive 6000-hour lamp life too
  • superb 4K and HDR picture quality
  • emphatic rendition of his Times Square scene
  • contrast
  • light stability and colour finesse
  • features and design are identical to the previous model
  • very good black levels with excellent shadow details and a cinematic image that offers great

Cons

  • it s still not exactly a light cannon
  • image-distorting keystone correction here
  • home cinema system
  • in the least bit gaudy
  • garish or forced about this extraordinary upsurge in colour performance
  • sharply drawn picture no less crisp than that on the better 4K TV pictures
  • sharpening element too high
  • these Blu-rays actually only play in HD
  • overly aggressive and very noticeable
  • robbed the image of detail and crushed the blacks
  • lack of direct keys to change lens memory settings

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Sony VPL-VW520ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
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Design
Design typePortable projector
Portableno
Colour of productWhite
SteeringMotor-driven
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width19.51 in
Height18.25 in
Depth7.69 in
Weight30.86 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampUHP
Lamp life max (normal)6000.0 h
Lamp life max (eco)6000.0 h
Number of lamps1
Bulb power280.0 W
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Features
Backlit remote controlyes
Handheld remote controlyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • DUT
  • NOR
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • ITA
  • POL
  • SWE
  • CHI
  • JPN
  • POR
  • THA
  • CHI
  • FRE
  • KOR
  • RUS
  • DEU
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
Compatible glasses
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR10
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 410
Power consumption (typical)390.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (max)410.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMains
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputno
Analogue 3.5mm inputno
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite video inputs1
Composite inputno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
Serial interface typeRS-232
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0a
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDCPyes
Headphone outputno
Microphone inputno
S-video inputno
SCART inno
USByes
USB 2.01
VGA inno
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
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Technical details
Noise level< 26
Operating relative humidity (H-H)35 - 85
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Optics
Lens shiftyes
Horizontal lens shift range31 - 31
Type of lens shift
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Lens memoryyes
Throw ratio1.38 - 2.83
FocusAuto/Manual
Zoom ratio2.1 x
Zoom typeAuto
Matrix type
3-panel
Matrix size0.74
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Image
Screen size60 - 300
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Resolution4096 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (max)1800.0 lm
Contrast ratio9500:1
Dynamic contrast3000000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Video formats supported
  • 576p
  • 1080i
  • 480p
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 720p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionyes
Ethernet LAN data rates
  • 10
  • 100
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-VW520ES Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.3
Based on 12 reviews
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Published: 05.09.2015
Sony VPL-VW520ES
4.5

The world's first HDR/4K home cinema projector is an absolute stunner.

Sony VPL-VW520ES Sony VPL-VW520ES 4K HDR Projector Review
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Sony VPL-VW520ES 4K HDR Projector Review

Sony's VPL-VW520ES is the projector to beat in its price class, due to strong contrast, true 4K res, accurate colours & low input lag.

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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 18.02.2016
Sony VPL-VW520ES projector review

Sony's VPL-VW520ES marries HDR playback to its native 4K spec. Is it the most exciting home cinema PJ around?

Sony VPL-VW520ES Sony VPL-VW290ES VW325ES 4k projector review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 24.01.2022
Sony VPL-VW290ES VW325ES 4k projector review | Cameralabs
4.5
Sony VPL-VW520ES Sony VPL-VW520ES 4K Home Theatre projector review
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Good Gear Guide
Sony VPL-VW520ES 4K Home Theatre projector review
3.5

Better than a TV?

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AVForums
Published: 01.01.2016
Sony VPL-VW520ES
4.0

With HDR support and a slightly higher lumens count over the out going VW500ES, is it enough to keep this native 4K projector ahead of the pack?

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AVForums
Published: 01.01.2016
Sony VPL-VW520ES
4.0

With HDR support and a slightly higher lumens count over the out going VW500ES, is it enough to keep this native 4K projector ahead of the pack?

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Published: 05.04.2016
Sony VPL-VW520ES
5.0

A 4K projector that's as dazzling as it is pricey

Sony VPL-VW520ES Home review
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whathifi
Published: 08.03.2016
Home review
5.0

This future-proofed projector pulls out all the stops...

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TechRadar
Published: 22.01.2016
Sony VPL-VW520ES review
4.5

Stunning images...unprecedented future-proofing...it's one hell of a beamer

Sony VPL-VW520ES Sony VPL-VW520ES 4K Home Theatre projector review
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PC World
Sony VPL-VW520ES 4K Home Theatre projector review
3.5

Better than a TV?

Sony VPL-VW520ES Sony VPL-VW520ES review | Stuff
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Sony VPL-VW520ES review | Stuff

A 4K projector that's as dazzling as it is pricey

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