Sony VPL-VW85

25 reviews

Nov, 2024

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image quality (9)
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price (6)
noise (5)
usability (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Sony VPL-VW85. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the noise and usability. The design and image quality are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony VPL-VW85 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Augie Bettencourt (avrev.com)

Sony VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector Review

Not long ago, projecting an image large enough to fill anything bigger than an 80" screen required purchasing a CRT (cathode ray tube) projector that weighed as much as a Smart Car and who only an investment banker could afford. Those CRT projectors...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Sony VPL-VW85

The Sony VPL-VW85 is a larger projector, it sports a motorize zoom lens, and lens shift. It's reasonably good looking, physically more attractive than most, but it's the performance that will have you putting a serious dent in that credit card

Excellent Color with particularly good skin tones (with a hint of too much red) ; Slightly above average brightness in "best" movie mode ; Superb black level performance ; Very good shadow detail performance ; If not using the dynamic iris, manual iris...

A relatively dim "brightest" mode, of 725 lumens means it can't deal with very much ambient light, at all ; Average sharpness (ok, that's more of a "typical" than a Con, but, sharpness is a big thing, for many, a key deciding factor ; Likely average to...

My last thoughts: Well, I'd rather have the VW85 over my RS20, if for no other reason, for the CFI for sports viewing. I'm even more intrigued, by JVC's DLA-RS35. The RS35 is essentially an VW85 with hand picked components and a higher level of quality...

Jan, 2010

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Sony Bravia VPL-VW85

The VPL-VW85 is a high-end home theatre projector that boasts full 1080p resolution support. Is it a worthwhile investment?

Though expensive the Sony is a cost-effective way to create an impressive, large-screen experience.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)

Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector

Price: $8,000 At A Glance: Solid blacks • Accurate color • Unique adjustability • Color management system could be more effective • Superb resolution Big Performance The June 2009 issue of Home Theater featured a glowing report on Sony's VPL-VW70 video...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheater.com)

Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector

The June 2009 issue of Home Theater featured a glowing report on Sony's VPL-VW70 video projector. But as they say, time flies when you're having fun. Building on its enviable past record in cutting-edge, high-value video projectors, Sony has just...

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector

Sony's Real Color Processing (RCP) feature provides color and hue (but not brightness) adjustments for each of the primary and secondary colors. In my opinion, RCP, which we've seen in other Sony displays, has always been too ergonomically confusing to...

Sep, 2009

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Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85 Review

If you're looking for a high-performance home cinema projector under $10,000, the Sony VW85 is a great option.

The Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85 is a very impressive home theater projector, designed for the cinema enthusiast who wants to put the best possible image in a light-controlled environment. Despite its low 800-lumen rating, it has the brightness to drive a...

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)