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Sony VPL-VW550ES

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4.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • Colour fidelity is excellent from the get-go
  • seems nicely balanced
  • precise and responsive

Cons

  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • options are limited to Impulse On/Off
  • The driving rain before the light appear bright slivers

Key specs

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

Sony VPL-VW550ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-VW550ES

Pros

  • Colour fidelity is excellent from the get-go
  • seems nicely balanced
  • precise and responsive
  • image performance is outstanding
  • It does a wonderful job with the format
  • excellent contrast performance works to create an expansive sense of 3D space
  • motorised lens adjustments are sensitive enough to allow impressively precise adjustments
  • superior brightness
  • Epson does very well at its price point and is
  • low light details and shadow detail retrieval is stunningly good
  • the presentation is superb

Cons

  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • options are limited to Impulse On/Off
  • The driving rain before the light appear bright slivers
  • There is no HDR upscaling option for SDR content
  • doesn t mean images lack dynamism
  • the processor only worked on HD and SD source material
  • Dolby Vision will not
  • annoyances rather than anything remotely close to deal breakers
  • HDR in any less powerful lamp mode is borderline pointless
  • home cinema system
  • lack of tactility feels a bit like cheating

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Sony VPL-VW550ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
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Design
Design typeWall-mounted projector
Portableno
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
SteeringMotor-driven
Built-in displayno
Cable lock slotno
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Dimensions
Width19.51 in
Height7.69 in
Depth18.24 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
Bulb power280.0 W
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Features
Quick start guideyes
Backlit remote controlyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRyes
HDR Format
  • HDR10
  • HLG
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 410
Power consumption (typical)330.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (max)390.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
Power managementMains
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Connectivity
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)yes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDCPyes
Headphone outputno
USByes
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
12V triggeryes
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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 range80 - 85
Vertical lens shift range80 - 85
Type of lens shift
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Lens memoryyes
Throw ratio1.38 - 2.83
Digital zoom2.1 x
Zoom ratio2.06 x
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Image
Screen size60 - 300
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Resolution4096 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio16:9
Digital gamma correctionyes
Brightness (max)1800.0 lm
Contrast ratio350000:1
Dynamic contrast350000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Video formats supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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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-VW550ES Sony - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.8
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Sony VPL-VW550ES Sony VPL-VW550ES review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 18.05.2017
Sony VPL-VW550ES review

Sony's 4K HDR projector is as good as it gets for under £10,000. But is that good enough? While other brands have finally got their act together, for a long time Sony was the only game in town if you wanted a genuine 4K home cinema projector. The VW550ES is its latest 4K model, and its £9,000 price tag immediately reminds us that native 4K projection doesn’t yet come cheap.

Sony VPL-VW550ES Sony VPL-VW550ES review: The best 4K projector 9-grand can buy
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Alphr
Published: 20.03.2017
Sony VPL-VW550ES review: The best 4K projector 9-grand can buy
5.0

Although 4K is fast becoming the standard resolution for new consumer TVs, in the world of projectors 4K is still beyond the budgets of even home cinema enthusiasts. You can’t buy a projector capable of projecting 4K at native

Sony VPL-VW550ES Sony VPL-VW550ES 4K HDR projector review - Inside CI
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insideci.co.uk
Sony VPL-VW550ES 4K HDR projector review - Inside CI
Sony VPL-VW550ES Sony VPL-VW550ES
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AVForums
Published: 13.12.2016
Sony VPL-VW550ES
4.5

Sony VPL-VW550ES 4K HDR SXRD Projector with lens memory function

Sony VPL-VW550ES Sony VPL-VW550ES 4K HDR Projector Review
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HDTV Test
Sony VPL-VW550ES 4K HDR Projector Review

Sony 4K SXRD projectors are the Sergey Bubka of the AV world. Facing little to no competition from rival manufacturers who haven’t released native 4K units, the Japanese company simply saw no need to implement ...

Sony VPL-VW550ES Sony VPL-VW550ES
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AVForums
Published: 13.12.2016
Sony VPL-VW550ES
4.5

Sony VPL-VW550ES 4K HDR SXRD Projector with lens memory function

Sony VPL-VW550ES Sony VPL-VW550ES review: The best 4K projector 9-grand can buy
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Alphr
Published: 20.03.2017
Sony VPL-VW550ES review: The best 4K projector 9-grand can buy
5.0

Although 4K is fast becoming the standard resolution for new consumer TVs, in the world of projectors 4K is still beyond the budgets of even home cinema enthusiasts. You can’t buy a projector capable of projecting 4K at native

Sony VPL-VW550ES Review: Sony VPL-VW550ES Home Cinema Projector
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HEXUS
Published: 19.05.2017
Review: Sony VPL-VW550ES Home Cinema Projector

Have £10,000 burning a hole in your pocket? Then read this review.

Sony VPL-VW550ES Home review
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whathifi
Published: 24.01.2017
Home review
5.0

A stellar performing 4K HDR projector even at this price

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 06.09.2016
Sony VPL-VW550ES
4.5

Sony VPL-VW550ES review: It seems you don't have to spend five figures to get a good HDR projector after all.

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