Sony VPL-HW50ES

36 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews of Sony VPL-HW50ES. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the noise and design. The usability and price are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative comments about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony VPL-HW50ES is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Sony VPL-HW50ES

The HW50 sets new standards for its price point with tasty 3D and 2D performances.

Superb 3D pictures ; Brilliant 2D pictures ; Excellent value

Whining noise with some glasses settings ; A few 3D motion issues ; Reality Creation can struggle with very grainy sources

Nov, 2012

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The Sony VPL-HW50ES is the Argo of home cinema projectors

Razor sharp detail performance ; Outstanding dynamic contrast ; Quiet operation

Light loss when viewing 3D ; Some minor crosstalk issues

Mar, 2013

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Sony VPL-HW50ES

A brilliant example of why the big-screen home cinema experience can't be beaten

Looks smart, easy to set-up ; brilliant detail and subtlety ; natural, nicely balanced colours ; sharp

3D motion isn' ; t perfect

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Expert review by : John Archer (homecinemachoice.com)

Sony VPL-HW50ES review

It's been quite a year for Sony. The Japanese brand has set new standards in the TV world, and introduced a whole new product category with its 4K TVs and projectors. And now it's continuing this return to form with its latest mid-range projector, the...

2D and 3D HD movies look fantastic; great price for what’s on offer; attractive design

3D motion could be better; whining noise with some 3D glasses settings; no lens memory; Reality Creation can stumble with certain sources

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : John Archer (homecinemachoice.com)

Review: Sony VPL-HW50ES

The last 12 months have been good for Sony. The Japanese brand has set new standards in the TV world, and introduced a whole new product category with its 4K TVs and projectors. And now it's continuing this return to form with its latest mid-range...

2D and 3D movies look fantastic; great price for what's on offer; attractive design ; Lows: Reality Creation can stumble with certain sources; 3D motion could be better; whining noise with some 3D glasses settings; no lens memory ; Performance: 4.5/5

Reality Creation can stumble with certain sources; 3D motion could be better; whining noise with some 3D glasses settings; no lens memory

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.co.uk)

Sony VPL-HW50ES review

If you're really into home theater, and you have the dark room for it, you should be considering a projector instead of a television . Based on the performance of two recent examples, the Sony VPL-HW50ES and the JVC DLA-X35 , you no longer need to buy...

The Sony VPL-HW50ES projector produces huge images with excellent black levels, full shadow detail, and reference-quality colors; very good value for this level of image quality; highly accurate picture is available using preset picture modes; lots of...

Somewhat more expensive than the comparably performing JVC DLA-X35; focus, zoom and lens shift aren't remote controlled; won't work with standard-compliant third-party 3D glasses.

The Sony VPL-HW50ES costs more than most TVs, but for a fantastic big-screen cinema experience in the home it's a very good value.

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

Sony's VPL-HW50ES projector is a home-cinema marvel

The Sony VPL-HW50ES may cost more than most televisions, but if you have the budget it will give you a fantastic cinema experience in the home.

Somewhat more expensive than the comparably performing JVC DLA-X35; focus, zoom and lens shift aren't remote controlled; won't work with standard-compliant third-party 3D glasses.

The Sony VPL-HW50ES costs more than most TVs, but for a fantastic big-screen cinema experience in the home it's a very good value.

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Sumit Bhosle (tech.firstpost.com)

Sony VPL-HW50ES Home-Theatre Projector Review

Sony and display solutions go hand in hand. Since a long time, Sony has been supplying end users with home display solutions in the form of televisions. But for some of our brethren, a display solution at home means nothing less than a projector – a...

Coming back to 3D, the 240Hz panel drive and a special dynamic lamp control technology have been incorporated in the projector to ensure a smoother and brighter 3D picture as compared to any contemporary 3D projectors. And, last but not the least, the...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity (hometheaterhifi.com)

Sony VPL-HW50ES Projector

The VPL-HW50ES floated a bit under the radar at CEDIA, with 4K being the hot word and not having a real hot feature to latch onto. Having used it for an extended time with a lot of content, I can say it has left me incredibly impressed. Of the...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (hometheatermag.com)

Sony VPL-HW50ES 3D SXRD Projector

In Sony's pantheon of projectors, the VPL-HW models are the company's solid middle-class family. While a product selling for $4,000 or nearly so isn't likely to be found at Target or Walmart, in the projector world it sits nicely between bargain...

Combine brightness with the amazingly deep black levelsits dynamic iris offers, with minimum side effects, together with near spot-on post-calibration color and compelling 3D, and you have a projector that can compete with anything else in its price...

Feb, 2013

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