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Sony VPL-HW45ES review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£1,940Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:1800Throw ratio:1.36-2.16:1Lamp life:6000 hours

Sony VPL-HW45ES Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 17 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony VPL-HW45ES
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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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%

5.7

Technical score

30%

?

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

25%

8.8

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 52% of projectors
5.3

Value for money

Value for money
5.3/ 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 96%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Design & Power

â–¼Worse than 84%
8.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.8/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models

80%

8.7

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (17)
14 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
★Better than 92%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
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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 Sony VPL-HW45ES

Based on 10 · 3

Reviewers praise the excellent picture and quiet running, are split on brightness, and miss higher resolution and better 3D.
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Technical Specifications of projector Sony VPL-HW45ES

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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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%

6.0

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.0

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.9

Audio & Features

8%

4.9

Connectivity

6%

5.1

Design & Power

5.7
Reviews score
8.8
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.3/ 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%

7.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.3
ANSI lumens
1,800
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 1,800 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 59.6% of projectors and equal to 1.8% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
5,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 5000:1, lower than 59.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 27% of projectors and equal to 59.2% of projectors.
Output resolution
1920x1080
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1080, higher than 25.9% of projectors and equal to 42.3% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.36-2.16:1
Min throw distance
1.2 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.2 m, longer than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 7.4% of projectors.
Minimum throw distance is 1.2 m for a 40-inch screen.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 61.5% of projectors and equal to 17% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorised zoom. 14.8% of projectors offer this.
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Input lag
22 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 22 ms, lower than 57.6% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
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
1.4
This projector supports HDMI 1.4, older than 54% of projectors and equal to 35.7% 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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What reviewers say
N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% 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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What reviewers say
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
6,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 6,000 hours, longer than 66.8% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Lamp life (eco mode)
6,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 6,000 hours, longer than 78.8% of projectors and equal to 7.3% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
310 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 310 W of power, more than 74.1% of projectors and equal to 1.5% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

Sony VPL-HW45ES vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 9 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (22 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    22 dB vs 31 dB
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via Motionflow.
  • 6 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (22 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    22 dB vs 28 dB
  • 18.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.8/ 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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    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    14 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.8 vs 7.4
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 7 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (71 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    71 % vs 64 %
  • 18.9% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.8/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ★ Better than 92% of models

    80%

    8.7

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (17)
    14 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 5 estimated from the review. 3 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.8 vs 7.4
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • 7 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (71 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    71 % vs 64 %
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via Motionflow.
  • 9 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (22 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    22 dB vs 31 dB
  • 6 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (22 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    Eco mode figure.
    22 dB vs 28 dB
  • 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
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 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.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 vs 2
  • 31.7% worse value for money
    Sony VPL-HW45ES has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.28 vs 6.9).
    5.28 vs 6.95
  • 2.94x more expensive
    Sony VPL-HW45ES is more expensive than the average projector (£1,940 vs £660).
    £1,940 vs £660
  • No HDR10 support
    This projector does not support HDR10, while the average projector does. 57.6% of projectors support HDR10.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 18.2% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (1,800 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    1,800 vs 2,200
  • 5 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2016 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    June 2016
    2016 vs 2021
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (5000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    5,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 0.19 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (1.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    Minimum throw distance is 1.2 m for a 40-inch screen.
    1.2 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 5 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (25 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    25 % vs 30 %
  • 5 degrees less horizontal correction
    This projector offers less horizontal keystone correction than the average projector (25 degrees vs 30 degrees). The average projector offers horizontal keystone correction of 30 degrees.
    25 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
  • 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
  • Older HDMI version
    This projector has Old HDMI standard than the average projector (1.4 vs 2). The average projector supports HDMI 2.
    1.4 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.
  • No headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • 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
  • 3.02x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (9 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    9 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 14,000 hours shorter lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life than the average projector (6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    Eco mode rating.
    6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 14,000 hours shorter eco lamp life
    This projector has a lower lamp life in eco mode than the average projector (6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life in eco mode.
    Eco mode rating.
    6,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 80 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (310 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    310 W vs 230 W
  • 110.4 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (407.4 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    407.4 mm vs 297 mm
  • 57.2 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (179.2 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    179.2 mm vs 122 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Dave Flowers
≈ estimated
06/09/2019
Short owner review · picture and brightness impressions
Verdict
Sony VPL-HW45ES offers strong value for money, with picture quality close to much pricier Sony models.
9.0
Robert Wilkie
≈ estimated
16/08/2018
Short review · brightness, picture and value
Verdict
Sony VPL-HW45ES is the best value for money home theater projector, though it is only full HD, not 4K.
Shop video
Not graded
Overview video
Overview video
Not graded
Brand video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
avforums.com
✓ explicit
26/07/2016
Hands-on review · Full HD cinema projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES gives excellent blacks and near-silent running in normal rooms, but it is Full HD only and its lens slips.
7.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
27/08/2016
Lab test · Brightness and color
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is bright enough for screens up to 150 inches and holds accurate color once calibrated, but Eco mode dims it by almost 40%.
9.0
insideci.co.uk
≈ estimated
17/08/2016
Hands-on review · Dedicated cinema room
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is a good buy for dedicated rooms, with strong blacks and color, though its lens is set by hand and it lacks a 12V trigger.
10
whathifi.com
✓ explicit
10/10/2016
Hands-on test · Full HD
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is an easy-to-set-up projector with crisp detail and natural color, though its top motion setting looks glitchy.
8.0
soundandvision.com
≈ estimated
30/03/2017
Feature review · 1080p projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES gives a bright, punchy, theater-like 1080p image with excellent color, but its blacks and shadow detail are only middling.
10
projectorcentral.com
✓ explicit
12/04/2017
Review update · Home theater projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is an easy recommendation for a dedicated home theater, as long as you don't need extra brightness to combat room light.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
11/08/2016
Hands-on review · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is a sharp, deep-black Full HD projector for dark rooms and gaming, but it needs full blackout and Low lamp mode.
9.0
homecinemachoice.com
✓ explicit
24/08/2016
Full review · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES gives detailed, consistent pictures and runs nearly silently, but it is Full HD only and its 3D picture dims too much.
9.0
projectorreviews.com
≈ estimated
27/08/2016
Calibration review · Picture quality
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES has accurate color straight out of the box, but its blacks are only good, not great, next to Epson and JVC models.
8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
12/09/2016
Expert review · Full HD cinema projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is a detailed Full HD projector for serious home cinema fans, but it is big, heavy and needs a dark room.
9.0
h-m-entertainment.com
✓ explicit
17/10/2024
Review · Full HD home theater
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is a strong 1080p projector with deep blacks and very low lag, but its 3D is dim and its connections are sparse.
9.0
theappliancesreviews.com
≈ estimated
01/06/2019
Lab test · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES gives deep blacks and low lag for gaming, but it is dim after calibration and has no 4K support.
8.5
audiovision.de
✓ explicit
18/11/2016
Lab test · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is a very quiet Full HD projector with strong color and motion sharpness, but it has no iris to boost contrast.
9.0
hifitest.de
✓ explicit
19/10/2016
Hands-on test · Full HD projector
Verdict
The Sony VPL-HW45ES is a quiet, steady Full HD projector with clean color, though its Reference preset needs tweaking to hit the right color temperature.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony VPL-HW45ES

  • Excellent colour accuracy right out of the box
  • Whisper-quiet operation at 22dB in low mode
  • Very low input lag (approx. 22ms) making it ideal for gaming
  • Impressive brightness (1,800 lumens) suitable for dedicated theatres or media rooms
  • High placement flexibility with a 1.6x manual zoom and lens shift
  • Reality Creation engine provides sharp, detailed images without looking artificial
  • Long lamp life of up to 6,000 hours in eco/low mode

What customers don't like about Sony VPL-HW45ES

  • Lacks a dynamic iris, leading to slightly weaker black levels compared to higher-end models
  • No 3D glasses included in the box
  • Not 4K UHD or HDR compatible
  • Relatively large and heavy chassis compared to some competitors
  • Limited input selection with only two HDMI ports and no legacy analog inputs
  • Can introduce image noise/hardness if Reality Creation settings are pushed too high
  • 3D images can appear significantly dimmer than 2D

Verdict

The Sony VPL-HW45ES is a high-performance Full HD (1080p) home cinema projector featuring three-chip SXRD technology and 1,800 ANSI lumens of brightness, making it suitable for both dedicated dark rooms and spaces with moderate ambient light. It boasts advanced image processing, including Reality Creation for enhanced sharpness and Motionflow for fluid action sequences, alongside a remarkably low input lag of approximately 22ms that appeals strongly to gamers. Installation is highly flexible thanks to a 1.6x manual zoom lens and extensive horizontal and vertical lens shift, while its front-facing exhaust and whisper-quiet 22dB fan allow for easy placement against walls. Main pros include exceptional out-of-the-box colour accuracy, deep black levels for its class, and a long-lasting lamp rated for up to 6,000 hours in Eco mode. However, notable cons include the lack of a dynamic iris, which limits absolute contrast compared to higher-end models, the absence of 4K or HDR support, and the fact that 3D glasses are not included in the standard package.

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