About The Sony Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES) 4K Laser Projector
Step up to a new generation of immersive cinematic experiences with the latest native 4K laser projectors. Bravia Projector 8 elevates home entertainment to the next level, drawing on cutting-edge picture processing technologies by Sony that harness cognitive intelligence for the most realistic, emotion packed images yet.
The latest XR processor for projector draws on Sony's acclaimed Bravia TV technologies, harnessing advanced data processing for real-time optimisation of individual on-screen objects. You'll be rewarded with stunning 4K HDR images with contrast and realism that are unattainable with previous-generation home cinema projectors.
XR Dynamic Tone Mapping: Peak brightness is analysed frame by frame: tone mapping ensures that direct sunlight and other bright highlights are faithfully reproduced, while retaining fine detail in dark shadow areas.
XR Deep Black: Laser dimming is accurately controlled in dark scenes like night skies, delivering deeper, richer blacks while maintaining tone and colour accuracy.
A Billion Bright, Beautiful Colours: High brightness is combined with XR Triluminos Pro technology, achieving over 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space. Faithful reproduction of over a billion colours reveals the subtlest variations in saturation and hue.
XR Triluminos Pro: XR Triluminos Pro brings over a billion colours. Combine this with high brightness to expand colour volume and fine detail.
Wide Colour Gamut and High Brightness: This, combined with high brightness and expanded colour volume, delivers outstanding colour expression.
Achieve Ultimate Clarity: XR Clear Image processing analyses individual objects frame-by-frame, upscales all your favourite content to near 4K resolution and minimises picture noise. The results are so real – it's almost unreal!
Individually Clear: Image cross-analysis ensures that optimal super-resolution processing is applied to individual objects within each scene, for incredibly natural textures.
Intelligent Upscaling: Lower-resolution images are upscaled close to 4K, drawing on a vast pattern-matching database that intelligently reconstructs lost texture and detail.
More Beauty, Less Noise: Thanks to powerful XR Clear Image processing, picture noise is minimised through zone division and dynamic frame analysis.
Brilliant Pictures Powered by Innovative Technology: Combining the brightness of Sony's powerful laser light source with the game-changing XR processor this projector delivers a uniquely immersive native 4K HDR home cinema experience.
Image Cross-Analysis: Image parameters including colour, definition and contrast are analysed and processed in parallel, providing more natural artefact-free images.
Depth Mapping: Depth and texture are enhanced by cognitive technology, accentuating foreground subjects for images that look more real and natural.
Focal Point Recognition: The natural focal point of the picture is enhanced, drawing the viewer's eye to the most important part of the scene.
Crystal Clarity with Advanced Crisp-Focused (ACF) Lens: Sony's Advanced Crisp-Focused Lens features a 70mm aspherical front lens element that widens the focus area, ensuring crystal clear images from corner to corner. The floating focus system uses two moving lens groups and extra-low dispersion glass for distortion-free images with accurate colour reproduction.
Smooth, Responsive Gameplay: Get even more big-screen gaming excitement with the latest fast-paced titles. Everything's super-smooth, supple and responsive, giving you that crucial competitive edge when split-second reactions count for everything.
High Frame Rate, High Resolution: Don't miss a moment with sports and adrenalin-packed first person video games. Support for 4K 120fps ensures smoothly rendered gameplay that makes on-screen action even more real.
Reduced Input Lag: Connect a compatible games console via HDMI 2.1 and the projector switches to Auto Low Latency Mode for responsive, fast-paced gaming excitement with reduced input latency.
Light and Compact: Lighter and more compact than most native 4K home cinema projectors, the Bravia Projector 8 simplifies ceiling-mounted installation.
Ready for Action: Out-of-the-box picture settings including colour and gamma are fine-tuned for home cinema watching, saving time on fiddly adjustments during installation.
Great in Any Space: Lens shift and keystone correction ensure perfectly-proportioned pictures, even in smaller rooms with high ceilings and limited depth.
Seamless Integration with Home Automation Systems: Bravia Projector 8 is right at the centre of your connected home entertainment world. It's certified for compatibility with leading automation protocols such as Control4, Crestron, Savant and AMX, as well as remote maintenance services including OvrC and Domotz.
Entertainment that's more Environmentally Friendly: Enjoying great home entertainment doesn't have to mean compromising on sustainability. Bravia Projector 8 features advanced technologies that save energy and lessen overall impact on the environment.
Enhanced Power Efficiency: XR Deep Black technology precisely controls laser output frame by frame, reducing power consumption in dark scenes to improve energy efficiency.
Mercury Free: The energy-efficient laser light source doesn't contain any mercury, making Sony's projectors kinder on the environment at every stage of their lifecycle, from production to recycling.
Review's
"The path to projector perfection gets ever shorter as each successive year passes – as products like Sony's BRAVIA Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES) improve picture quality ever further. This high-end design is packed with the company's latest image processing technology, including enhanced Dynamic Tone Mapping and XR Deep Black intelligent laser dimming.
The all-new XR processor performs real-time upscaling, contrast enhancement, and noise reduction of objects. The end result is some of the finest HDR imagery that StereoNET has seen from a projector – pictures are startlingly life-like and beautiful to behold." StereoNet
Our Take
The Sony Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES) is a state-of-the-art 4K laser projector that transforms home entertainment with immersive, cinematic visuals. Powered by Sony's cutting-edge XR processor, it optimizes each on-screen object in real-time, delivering stunning 4K HDR images with unmatched contrast and realism. With features like XR Dynamic Tone Mapping for precise brightness control and XR Deep Black for richer blacks, the projector ensures remarkable clarity, even in dark scenes. The XR Triluminos Pro technology covers over 95% of the DCI-P3 colour space, offering a billion vibrant colours for a breathtaking viewing experience. It supports 4K 120fps for smooth, responsive gameplay and integrates seamlessly with home automation systems.
Main Features & Specifications
- Design: Professional Quality 4K Laser Projector
- XR Processor for Projector
- High brightness of 2,700 lumens
- Wide dynamic range with rich gradations
- XR Dynamic Tone Mapping
- XR Deep Black
- Wide and detailed colour reproduction with XR Triluminos Pro for DCI P3 95% colour
- Ultimate Clarity with XR Clear Image
- Compact and Lightweight
Technical
- Model: VPL-XW6100ES
- 4K SXRD 0.61 inch panel
- Native 4K Resolution 3,840 x 2,160 (8.3 million pixels)
- Advanced Crisp Focused (ACF) Lens
- 4K/120fps and Auto Low Latency Mode by HDMI2.1
- Picture Position Memory + Keystone Correction
- Wide Dynamic Range Optics
- Display System: SXRD 0.61" x 3
- Panel Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio: ∞: 1
- Light Source: Laser Diode
- Projection Lens
- Type: Powered
- Zoom Ratio: x2.1
- Lens Shift: V:±85% / H:±36%
- Throw Ratio: 1.35-2.84
- Picture Position: 5
- Light Output: 2,700 lumens
- Picture Processing
- Picture Processor: XR Processor for projector
- Colour: XR Triluminos Pro
- Clarity: XR Clear Image
- Motion: Motionflow
- Accepted Digital Signals: 720x576/50p, 720x480/60p, 1280x720/50p, 1280x720/60p, 1920x1080/50i, 1920x1080/60i, 1920x1080/24p, 1920x1080/48p, 1920x1080/50p, 1920x1080/60p, 1920x1080/100p, 1920x1080/120p, 3840x2160/24p, 3840x2160/25p, 3840x2160/30p, 3840x2160/48p, 3840x2160/50p, 3840x2160/60p, 3840x2160/100p, 3840x2160/120p, 4096x2160/24p, 4096x2160/25p, 4096x2160/30p, 4096x2160/48p, 4096x2160/50p, 4096x2160/60p, 4096x2160/100p, 4096x2160/120p
- Acoustic Noise: 30 dB /26 dB
- Power Requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 4.0 A to 1.8 A, 50/60 Hz
- Accessibility: Screen reader/Text magnification by web browser
- Power Consumption: 380W
- Standby Power Consumption: 0.3 - 0.5 W (depending on settings)
- Supplied Accessories: RM-PJ24 Remote Control, AA Batteries, Lens Cap, AC Power Cable, Setup Guide
- Finish: Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 460 x 210 x 517mm
- Weight: 14 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 3 Years Parts & Labour. Service is back to base and not done in the home.
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.