Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector Video Summary

Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector

When the VPL-HW50ES was the object of a full-length review, it received our Hot Product Award.The full review goes into all the details but here are a few basics:

Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector Highlights

• Includes 2 pair of 3D glasses and spare lamp
• 3D capable, includes supporting both 720p and 1080i/1080p 3D, including Blu-ray 3D and all DirecTV 3D we tested
• Medium large, reasonably good looking dark finished projector
• Large, well backlit remote control
• Very good color controls - calibrates very well
• Ultra high contrast projector with very good black level performance
• 1.6:1 zoom lens, plus vertical and horizontal lens shift for flexibility
• Excellent warranty!
• Creative Frame Interpolation for smooth motion
• Available online and locally from authorized dealers
• Excellent picture quality

Basic Specs for Sony VPL-HW50ES

• MSRP: $3999. (including 2 pair of 3D glasses)
• Technology: 3 Panel LCoS (SXRD)
• Native Resolution: 1080p (1920x1080)
• Brightness: Manufacturer claim: 1700 lumens; measured 992 lumens calibrated, and approaching 1300 lumens at brightest (we do not measure for the absolute brightest picture, but the brightest very watchable picture)
• Contrast: 100,000:1
• Zoom Lens ratio: 1.6:1 Manual zoom and focus
• Lens shift: Vertical and horizontal - manual controls
• Lamp life: 2000-3000 hours per Sony, no published spec
• Weight: 28.7 1lbs. (12.8 Kg)
• Warranty: 3 Year Parts and Labor (90 days on lamp), 90 day advance exchange

View full specifications here: Sony VPL-HW50ES

Disclosures:

From the Editor: This video was created as a summary of the original, full-length review of the Sony VPL-HW50ES that was posted in September of 2012. It was directed and scripted by Lisa Feierman, and features Art Feierman, editor of ProjectorReviews.com

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