Sony VPL-XW5000ES

13 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 reviews of Sony VPL-XW5000ES. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and design. The price and image quality also get good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the noise.

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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-XW5000ES is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Jordan Andrew (hometheaterreview.com)

Sony XW5000ES 4K Projector Review - Strongest Where It Matters Most Sony XW5000ES 4K Projector Review - Strongest Where It Matters Most

Sony's new VPL-XW5000ES represents a breakthrough as their lowest price native 4K laser projector

True native 4K resolution with over 8 million pixels provides unmatched clarity ; Laser light source rated for 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation ; Outstanding contrast ratio delivers deep blacks for excellent dynamic range ; Vibrant,...

Lack of motorized lens memory presets makes setup more tedious ; No HDMI 2.1 support ; Very minor fan noise may be audible in extremely quiet environments

The Sony VPL-XW5000ES delivers a truly mind-blowing visual experience with true native 4K clarity at an unprecedented price point. Truly ideal for a dedicated home cinema, you get awesome picture quality at a great price since Sony removed a few costly...

Oct, 2023

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Expert review by : Geir Nordby (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: Sony VPL-XW5000ES | Exceptional Cinema Experience

The most affordable laser projector on the market with true 4K resolution is exactly as amazing as it sounds.

Amazing picture quality! The cinema experience is frighteningly realistic. Pitchblack black levels and blinding light!

Sony still doesn't think €6000 is enough to include motorised optics and lens memory. HDR is not unproblematic.

Sony has never made a bad projector, but with the VPL-XW5000ES they’re pushing the boundaries of how good an image you can get for under €15,000

Mar, 2023

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Expert review by : Mark Henninger (soundandvision.com)

Sony XW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Projector Review

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Long live home theater! That's the first thought that came to mind after I set up Sony's latest and most affordable native 4K projector. When compared to its predecessor, the VPL-VW325ES , this new projector's main feature upgrades are better video...

Feb, 2023

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Expert review by : Rob Sabin (projectorcentral.com)

Sony VPL-XW5000ES Laser Projector Review

As the least expensive native 4K laser projector on the market, Sony's VPL-XW5000ES cuts some corners to get to its $5,999 price point, but overall it delivers winning performance.

2,000 ANSI-lumen laser engine ; Advanced video processing ; Native UHD 4K SXRD imagers ; Attractive pricing

Less-than-stellar manual lens ; No 3D playback ; No HDR10+ compatibility

With this new XW line introduction, I think Sony can be said to have entered a new era of home theater projection. More than just updates to earlier models, these new projectors catapult the company into a different, more competitive realm of laser...

Jul, 2022

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony VPL-XW5000ES review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winner. This Sony laser projector is a cut-price stunner

Stunningly detailed native 4K pictures ; Impressive black levels and contrast ; Excellent picture processing

Poor manual lens controls ; Dark HDR scenes can lose detail ; No 4K/120Hz gaming support

Despite being Sony’s cheapest 4K laser projector, the XW5000ES still delivers gorgeously cinematic and detailed pictures

Nov, 2024

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Sony VPL-XW5000ES review: an affordable native 4K laser projector

Sony's latest projector sets a new entry point for native 4K laser-powered beamers

Detailed native 4K images ; Long-life laser light source ; Good HDR performance

Manual lens controls ; No HDMI 2.1 inputs ; No 3D support

The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is an accomplished projector that represents the entry-point for native 4K laser beamers at less than half the price of its nearest competitor. Sony has dropped a few features, but peerless processing, fluid motion, and a solid...

Jul, 2023

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Expert review by : Steve Withers (homecinemachoice.com)

Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K laser projector review

Sony's PJ line kicks off with this native 4K laser model. Steve Withers stacks it up against the competition Sony has dumped inefficient lamps and gone all-in on lasers for its projector lineup, with no fewer than five native 4K models using amplified...

May, 2023

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Expert review by : Tony O'Brien (stereo_net_au)

Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K Laser Projector Review

It's shaping up to be 'the year of the laser', and Sony has hit hard with its entry-level VPL-XW5000 4k projector. StereoNET's Tony O'Brien comprehensively reviews Sony's latest 4K laser projector offering.

Surely it is no coincidence that the VPL-XW5000 and Sony's other XW models appeared fifty years after the company released its first home theatre projector. Not only is the VPL-XW5000 a quantum leap forward from Sony's early projectors, but also leaps...

May, 2022

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