VPL-XW5000ES

Native 4K SXRD™ laser

projector with 2,000 lumens
brightness

Amazing home entertainment with a value-packed native 4K laser

Overview
projector
Blending effortlessly into today’s living spaces, the
beautifully styled VPL-XW5000ES is the world’s most
compact native 4K HDR laser projector*.

The long-lasting laser light source delivers achieves a

brightness of 2,000 lumens – plenty for vibrant, punchy
pictures even in brightly lit living rooms, home cinemas
and media rooms. The advanced 4K SXRD panel is
teamed with new wide dynamic range optics and Sony’s
power packed X1 Ultimate for projector processor. It all
adds up to vibrant true 4K HDR images bursting with rich
colours, awe-inspiring contrast and expanded dynamic
range that honour the original content creator’s
intentions.

The VPL-XW5000ES integrates seamlessly into today’s

connected environments, with support for a wide range
of home AV management standards. A stunning addition
to any living space, it’s also kinder on the planet with a
mercury-free laser light source and reduced energy
consumption per lumen compared with previous models.

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 *As of April 2022, according to research by Sony
Corporation in the native 4K projectors market.

Discover brighter, bolder entertainment

Features
Savour the action with up to 2,000 lumens of high
brightness generated by the long-lasting laser light
source for vibrant images, even on large screens.

All-new native 4K SXRD™ panel

Immerse yourself in an incredibly lifelike picture with
native 4K resolution of 8.3 million pixels (3,840 x 2,160).
Thanks to the all-new 0.61-inch SXRD panel, you’ll enjoy
high brightness, inky blacks, rich colours, tones and
textures, plus clear cinematic motion and image
smoothness.

All-new Wide Dynamic Range Optics

Our new Wide Dynamic Range Optics contribute to the
projector’s compact design, with improved light control
by maximising the potential of the laser light source. The
resulting higher colour volume assures naturally
colourful images and stunning contrast, even at high
brightness levels.

Flagship-level X1™ Ultimate for projector processor

Our X1™ Ultimate for projector processor draws on
Sony’s acclaimed BRAVIA TV video technologies,
harnessing advanced data processing for real-time
optimisation of individual on-screen objects. You’ll be
rewarded with stunning HDR images with textures,
colours, contrast and realism unattainable with previous
home cinema projectors.

Even more true-to-life colours

Sony’s unique TRILUMINOS PRO algorithm ensures

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 reproduction of natural shades in every detail. You’ll see
the difference with colours that are closer to those
experienced in the real world.

No colour off limits

The VPL-XW5000ES effortlessly reproduces an
exceptionally wide colour gamut, covering a huge 95% of
the cinema-standard DCI-P3 colour space.

Ultimate big-screen cinematic experience

The VPL-XW5000ES is compatible with IMAX Enhanced
content, letting you enjoy breathtaking IMAX visuals with
compatible content. Take advantage of the size of your
projector screen with movies that become even more
immersive with IMAX Enhanced.

World’s most compact native 4K HDR laser projector*

Blending effortlessly into today’s living spaces, the
beautifully styled VPL-XW5000ES is the world’s most
compact native 4K HDR laser projector*. We've designed
the VPL-XW5000ES to be even smaller and lighter than
its predecessors by developing an all-new native 4K
SXRD panel and compact Wide Dynamic Range Optics.
The projector is about 30% smaller in volume and about
35% lighter than the VPL-VW790ES while delivering the
same high brightness.
*As of April 2022, according to research by Sony
Corporation in the native 4K projectors market.

The smarter home cinema partner

The VPL-XW5000ES integrates seamlessly with today’s
home automation systems. Support for Control4,
Crestron, Savant and AMX lets you enjoy a smarter, more
convenient entertainment experience.

Enduring brightness
With the VPL-XW5000ES you'll never have to worry about

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 changing projector lamps. The ultra-pure laser light
source requires virtually no maintenance, letting you
enjoy perfectly clear 4K pictures at optimal brightness
for up to 20,000 uninterrupted hours.

Sustainable performance
The VPL-XW5000ES doesn’t just perform brilliantly. It’s
also kinder on the planet, with a mercury-free laser light
source and reduced energy consumption per lumen
compared with previous models. We reduced the amount
of virgin plastic used for the main body by more than
25% and the packaging materials by more than 15%
compared to the VPL-VW790ES.

Specifications Display System

4K SXRD panel, projection
Display System
system

Display Device
Size of effective
0.61” x 3
display area

24,883,200 (3840 x 2160 x 3)

Number of Pixels
pixels

Projection Lens
Focus Manual

Zoom Manual Approx. x 1.6

Manual, Vertical +/- 71 %,

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 Lens shift Horizontal +/- 25 %

Throw ratio 1.38:1 to 2.21:1 *1

Light Source
Light Source Laser phosphor

Light Output
Light Output 2,000 lm

Color Light Output

Color Light Output 2,000 lm

Contrast Ratio
Contrast Ratio ∞:1 (dynamic contrast)

Accepted Digital Signals

720 x 576/50p, 720 x
480/60p, 1280 x 720/50p,
1280 x 720/60p, 1920 x
1080/50i, 1920 x 1080/60i,
1920 x 1080/24p, 1920 x
1080/50p, 1920 x 1080/60p,
Accepted Digital 1920 x 1080/120p, 3840 x
Signals 2160/24p, 3840 x 2160/25p,
3840 x 2160/30p, 3840 x
2160/50p, 3840 x 2160/60p,
4096 x 2160/24p, 4096 x

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 2160/25p, 4096 x 2160/30p,
4096 x 2160/50p, 4096 x
2160/60p

INPUT OUTPUT (Computer / Video /

Control)
2 inputs (HDCP 2.3), Digital
HDMI
(RGB/Y Pb/CbPr/Cr)

Mini jack, DC 12V Max.100

TRIGGER
mA

REMOTE RS-232C, D-sub 9-pin (male)

LAN RJ45, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

IR IN Mini jack

USB Type A, DC 5 V, Max. 500 mA

Picture processor
Picture processor X1 Ultimate for projector

OSD Languages
18-languages (English, Dutch,
French, Italian, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish,
OSD Languages Russian, Swedish, Norwegian,
Japanese, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Korean,
Thai, Arabic, Polish)

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 Acoustic Noise
Acoustic Noise 24 dB *2

Operating Temperature / Operating

Humidity
Operating 5℃ to 35℃ (41°F to
Temperature / 95°F)/20% to 80% (no
Operating Humidity condensation)

Storage Temperature / Storage Humidity

Storage -10℃ to + 60℃ (14°F to
Temperature / 140°F)/20% to 80% (no
Storage Humidity condensation)

Power Requirements
Power
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Requirements

Power Consumption
Power
295 W
Consumption

0.3 W (When "Remote Start"

Standby
is set to "Off")

0.5 W (LAN)(When "Remote

Start" is set to "On"). When a
LAN terminal is not
Networked Standby connected, it becomes a low

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 power consumption mode
(0.5 W).

Standby Mode / Networked Standby Mode

Activated
Standby Mode /
Networked Standby After about 10 Minutes
Mode Activated

Dimensions (W x H x D)
Dimensions (W x H 460 x 200 x 472 mm
x D) (18 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 18 19/32 in)

Mass
Mass Approx. 13 kg / 28 lb

Supplied Accessories
Remote Control (RM-PJ28);
Size AA (R6) manganese
Supplied
batteries (2); AC Power Cord
Accessories
(1); Lens Cap (1); Setup Guide
(1)

Notes
*1 Display size : 16:9

This value is approximate.

Depends on the projector

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 *2 setting condition and usage
environment.

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