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Sony VPL-VW85

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Sony VPL-VW85. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other Projectors for all reviews. People are impressed by the noise and usability. The design and price are also appreciated, whereas reviews are divided on the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Projectors the Sony VPL-VW85 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Bravia VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector

 

The Sony Bravia VPL-VW85 sets a new standard for the £5,000 sector of the projector market.

The best home cinema of 2011: a round-up of 2011's best home cinema products from blu-ray systems to home cinema projectors.

Oct, 2009
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony VPL-VW85 review

 

There's no denying we like this Sony projector, but at nearly £5000 it loses out on that coveted fifth star

Immaculate finish ; easy to set-up ; superbly clean, clear and involving images

Expensive ; lacks subtlety of very best

This is a sublime projector, but in terms of performance per pound, it’s not quite five-star stuff

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : Chris Jenkins (techradar.com)

Sony VPL-VW85 review

 

Sony's SXRD projector sets a high standard

Excellent picture ; Flexible lens system ; Extensive user parameters

MotionFlow technology might not appeal to all

Absolutely superb performance makes this projector very difficult to beat, and at a reasonable price too

Sep, 2009
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EISA Award - Best Product

Expert review by : EISA (eisa.eu)

European Video Projector 2009-2010 -> Sony BRAVIA VPL-VW85

 

Seeing is believing' says Sony, and that has never been more true than with the new BRAVIA VPL-VW85. Using three latest generation SXRD panels with 1920x1080 pixels each, it produces smooth and crisp High Definition images. In conjunction with a...

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Sony - Bravia VPL-VW85

 

Home Cinema is a serious business thanks to the ever escalating march of technology and the rise of Blu-ray players and HD movies. With the opportunity to watch films in widescreen at near cinematic quality, aficionados ...

Yes it's a hefty price tag, but for the serious Home Cinema lover, Sony's answer to JVC's D-ILA range provides excellent sharpness and colour authentication with increased smoothness and easy remote controlling.

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : avforums (avforums.com)

Sony VPL-VW85 High-end SXRD Projector

 

The first thing that strikes me with the VW85 is the stylish chassis and finish. The unit looks and feels like a premium product with its sloped top plate and the midnight black colour with blue sparkling glitter finish. The lens is centrally mounted...

Excellent

Dec, 2009
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Expert review by (avforums.com)

Sony Bravia VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector Review

 

Can the new Sony take the crown of reference projector from JVC? It looks like it will be a close battle!

Ultra quiet running noise ; Excellent black levels ; Excellent out of the box results ; Reference calibrated greyscale ; Very good image accuracy to the standards ; Anamorphic lens option ; Good quality video processing for SD and HD material ; Good...

Motionflow interpolation system not ideal for use with 24fps material if you are after accuracy ; RCP is inaccurate and should be replaced with a better system ; Slight uniformity issues ; Gamma control should be in the projector

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Expert review by : Augie Bettencourt (avrev.com)

Sony VPL-VW85 SXRD Projector Review

 

Not long ago, projecting an image large enough to fill anything bigger than an 80" screen required purchasing a CRT (cathode ray tube) projector that weighed as much as a Smart Car and who only an investment banker could afford. Those CRT projectors...

Jan, 2010
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Hot product award by projectorreviews.com

Expert review by : Anthony Arrigo (projectorreviews.com)

Sony VPL-VW85

 

The Sony VPL-VW85 is a larger projector, it sports a motorize zoom lens, and lens shift. It's reasonably good looking, physically more attractive than most, but it's the performance that will have you putting a serious dent in that credit card

Excellent Color with particularly good skin tones (with a hint of too much red) ; Slightly above average brightness in "best" movie mode ; Superb black level performance ; Very good shadow detail performance ; If not using the dynamic iris, manual iris...

A relatively dim "brightest" mode, of 725 lumens means it can't deal with very much ambient light, at all ; Average sharpness (ok, that's more of a "typical" than a Con, but, sharpness is a big thing, for many, a key deciding factor ; Likely average to...

My last thoughts: Well, I'd rather have the VW85 over my RS20, if for no other reason, for the CFI for sports viewing. I'm even more intrigued, by JVC's DLA-RS35. The RS35 is essentially an VW85 with hand picked components and a higher level of quality...

Jan, 2010
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Sony Bravia VPL-VW85

 

The VPL-VW85 is a high-end home theatre projector that boasts full 1080p resolution support. Is it a worthwhile investment?

Though expensive the Sony is a cost-effective way to create an impressive, large-screen experience.

Dec, 2009
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Product Specifications

Bandwidth

Horisontal Synchronization Range:19-72
Vertical Synchronization Range:48-92

Connections

Component (3xRCA) input:1
Composite:1
HDMI:2
PC Mouse Communication:Serial
S-Video:1
VGA:1

Design

Colour of product:Black
Form factor:Portable
Product Type:Portable projector

Display

Built-in Display: No

Firewire

Focus:Power

Image resolution

Aspect Ratio:16:9
Brightness:800
Contrast (full on/off):120000
Maximum Image Size:300
Maximum projection distance:7.6
Maximum Resolution:HDTV (1920x1080)
Minimum Image Size:40
Minimum Projection Distance:1
Standard Resolution:1920x1080 HDTV
Widescreen: Yes

Lamps

Bulb power:200
Lamp Type:UHP
Service life of lamp:3000

Lens/Zoom

Horizontal Keystone Range:25
Lens Aperture:2.5-3.4
Optical Zoom:1.6
Vertical Keystone Correction:65
Zoom:Power

Measures

Depth:482
Height:179
Weight:12
Width:470

Multimedia

Built-in speaker(s): No

Networking

Ethernet LAN: No
Wi-Fi: No

Operational conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H):35 - 85
Operating temperature (T-T):5 - 35

Packaging Content

Handheld remote control: Yes

Performance

Horizontal scan range:19 - 72
Noise Level:20
Vertical scan range:48 - 92

Picture

Full HD (1920x1080):Yes (1920x1080)
HD-Ready: Yes
Supported Picture Formats:480i/p, 575i/p, 720p, 1080i/p
Type:Sony SXRD

Ports & interfaces

Composite Video In:1
DVI port: No
HDMI ports quantity:2
RS-232 ports:1
S-Video inputs quantity:1

Power

AC adapter frequency:50/60
AC adapter input voltage:100 - 240
AC input frequency:50 - 60
AC input voltage:100 - 240
Power Consumption (Standby):8
Power consumption (typical):320
Power Source:AC

Projector

Contrast ratio (dynamic):120000:1
Native Aspect Ratio:16:9
Projection Technology:SXRD
Projector brightness:800
Projector native resolution:1080p (1920x1080)
Screen size compatibility:1016 - 7620
Supported aspect ratios:16:9

Related

Audible Noise (whisper mode):20
Lamp Effect:200
Lamp Life:3000
Power Consumption:300
Remote Control: Yes

Storage

Card reader integrated: No

Video

Analog signal format system:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD: Yes
Supported video modes:1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 720p

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:47
Height :17.9
Weight:12
Width:48.2