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Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£3,960Native panel resolution:1440x900ANSI lumens:5700Throw ratio:1.5-2.21:1Lamp life:3000 hours

Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 3 expert reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

5.9

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

5.9

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 87% of projectors
4.8

Value for money

Value for money
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

2.5

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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5.9

Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.4

Average grade

20%

6.7

Popularity

Grades by review (3)
3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 86%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
  • No image
No image
Where to buy
    N/A~ £3,960
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV

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Ranked #937 of 985 models in Projectors (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of projector Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

7.1

Image Quality

22%

5.3

Projection & Lens

12%

5.5

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.8

Audio & Features

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

2.5

Design & Power

5.9
Reviews score
5.9
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.8
ANSI lumens
5,700
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 5,700 ANSI lumens, brighter than 96.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
1,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 1000:1, lower than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 7.5% of projectors.
Native panel resolution
1440x900
This projector uses a native resolution of 1440x900, lower than 73.1% of projectors.
Output resolution
1440x900
This projector supports output resolution up to 1440x900, lower than 74.2% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.5-2.21:1
Min throw distance
0.71 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.71 m, shorter than 78.6% of projectors.
Max projection size
600 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 600 inch, larger than 99% of projectors and equal to 0.8% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.5
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.5, wider than 58% of projectors and equal to 3.4% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorised zoom. 85.4% of projectors offer this.
Dependent on installed lens.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
1.3
This projector supports HDMI 1.3, older than 89.8% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 51.2% of projectors and equal to 46.5% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
1
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 1 HDMI port/s, fewer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 42.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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Light source type
lamp
This projector uses lamp light source technology, less advanced than 66.5% of projectors and equal to 33.5% of projectors.
Laser light source
no
This projector does not have a laser light source. 26.8% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
3,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 3,000 hours, longer than 91.9% of projectors and equal to 4% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
4,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 4,000 hours, longer than 93.8% of projectors and equal to 2.7% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
435 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 435 W of power, more than 94.5% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.59x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,700 vs 2,200
  • 350 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (600 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    600 inch vs 250 inch
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
    Dependent on installed lens.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.3 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.71 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 2.59x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (5,700 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    5,700 vs 2,200
  • 350 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (600 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    600 inch vs 250 inch
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
    Dependent on installed lens.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 0.3 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.7 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    0.71 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 0.2 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.5 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.5 vs 1.3
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • DVI input included
    This projector supports DVI input, while the average projector does not. 5.3% of projectors support DVI input.
    DVI-I input.
  • VGA input included
    This projector supports VGA input, while the average projector does not. 44.1% of projectors support VGA input.
  • 2 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    2 vs 0
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 vs 2
  • 20 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    10 % vs 30 %
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • 20.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    5.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models

    5.9

    Mark 8.0 is below the typical mark 8.2 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.4

    Average grade

    20%

    6.7

    Popularity

    Grades by review (3)
    3 reviews: 0 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    5.9 vs 7.4
  • 44.2% worse value for money
    Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (4.82 vs 6.9).
    4.82 vs 6.95
  • 6x more expensive
    Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV is more expensive than the average projector (£3,960 vs £660).
    £3,960 vs £660
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (1000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    1,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Low native resolution
    This projector has a lower native panel resolution than the average projector (1440x900 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1440x900 vs 1920x1080
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Lower output resolution
    This projector supports a lower output resolution than the average projector (1440x900 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1440x900 vs 1920x1080
  • No 3D video
    This projector does not support 3D video, while the average projector does. 55.4% of projectors support 3D video.
  • 9 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2012 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    September 2012
    2012 vs 2021
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not display 3D with glasses, while the average projector does. 54.4% of projectors offer 3D with glasses.
  • 20 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (10 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    10 % vs 30 %
  • 10 degrees less vertical correction
    This projector offers less vertical keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers vertical keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • 10 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (20 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    20 degrees vs 30 degrees
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    1080p/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.3 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.3 vs 2
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • More outdated HDCP support
    This projector supports an older HDCP version than the average projector (1.1 vs 2.2).
    1.1 vs 2.2
  • 1 fewer HDMI ports
    This projector has fewer HDMI ports than the average projector (1 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    1 vs 2
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This projector has fewer USB ports than the average projector (0 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 50% weaker audio output
    This projector has a lower audio output power than the average projector (5 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    5 W vs 10 W
  • Basic light source
    This projector has Basic light source than the average projector (lamp vs laser). The average projector uses a laser light source.
    lamp vs laser
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (40 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    40 dB vs 31 dB
  • 17,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    3,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 8 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (36 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    36 dB vs 28 dB
  • 16,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    4,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 2.85x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (8.5 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    Without lens.
    8.5 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 205 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (435 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    Normal mode power draw.
    435 W vs 230 W
  • 280 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (430 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    430 mm vs 150 mm
  • 83 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (380 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    380 mm vs 297 mm
  • 1.2 W higher standby power
    This projector uses more standby power than the average projector (1.7 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    1.7 W vs 0.5 W
  • 48 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (170 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    170 mm vs 122 mm

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
04/07/2013
Lab test · Large-venue LCoS projector
Verdict
The Canon WX6000 is a bright, fairly light LCoS projector for medical teaching and lit venues, with flexible lens shift, though it's slow to start.
9.0
churchproduction.com
≈ estimated
16/05/2013
Hands-on test · Church venue projector
Verdict
The Canon REALiS WX6000 is a quiet, bright LCoS projector with precise color control for churches, though it takes about 45 seconds to show an image.
8.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
04/07/2013
Hands-on test · LCOS projector
Verdict
The Canon WX6000 is sharp and colorful and suits large venues and bright rooms, but its 1000:1 contrast leaves black levels weak for movies.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV

  • High brightness rated at 5,700 lumens, making it effective in rooms with ambient light
  • Excellent image sharpness and readability for small text and detailed graphics
  • Superior color fidelity with specialized modes like DICOM for medical imaging and sRGB for photos
  • Flexible installation options including motorized zoom, focus, and vertical/horizontal lens shift
  • LCOS technology eliminates the 'rainbow effect' common in single-chip DLP projectors
  • Supports multi-projector setups with edge blending and color matching capabilities
  • Maintenance-friendly design allows lamp and filter changes even when the unit is ceiling-mounted

What customers don't like about Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV

  • Native contrast ratio is relatively low (1000:1), resulting in less impressive black levels for dark-room cinema
  • Lens installation and removal process is considered overly complicated and time-consuming
  • Slow startup time, taking approximately 45 seconds to display an image and minutes for full brightness
  • Significant fan noise (rated at 40-44.7 dB) when used at full power in smaller venues
  • Limited built-in audio; lacks an internal speaker or audio pass-through, requiring external systems
  • No built-in Wi-Fi support, which may limit modern network-based presentation needs
  • Short warranty coverage for the lamp (typically only 120 days or four months)

Verdict

The Canon REALiS WX6000 Pro AV is a professional-grade installation projector featuring a native WXGA+ (1440 x 900) resolution with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a powerful 5,700-lumen output for large venues. It utilizes three-chip LCOS technology and the AISYS 4.1 optical engine to deliver seamless, grid-free imagery with 10-bit color processing and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Key performance advantages include motorized lens shift (vertical and horizontal), motorized zoom and focus, and support for five interchangeable Canon lenses tailored for diverse throw distances. It also offers advanced 6-axis color adjustment, DICOM simulation mode for medical imaging, and robust connectivity through HDMI 1.3, DVI-I, and RJ-45 ports. On the downside, the projector has been discontinued, lacks internal wireless networking, produces significant fan noise at 40 dB, and features a relatively modest 5W mono speaker.

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