Stunningly detailed native 4K pictures ; Impressive black levels and contrast ; Excellent picture processing

Poor manual lens controls ; Dark HDR scenes can lose detail ; No 4K/120Hz gaming support

Despite being Sony’s cheapest 4K laser projector, the XW5000ES still delivers gorgeously cinematic and detailed pictures

Detailed native 4K images ; Long-life laser light source ; Good HDR performance

Manual lens controls ; No HDMI 2.1 inputs ; No 3D support

The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is an accomplished projector that represents the entry-point for native 4K laser beamers at less than half the price of its nearest competitor. Sony has dropped a few features, but peerless processing, fluid motion, and a solid...

True native 4K resolution with over 8 million pixels provides unmatched clarity ; Laser light source rated for 20,000 hours of virtually maintenance-free operation ; Outstanding contrast ratio delivers deep blacks for excellent dynamic range ; Vibrant,...

Lack of motorized lens memory presets makes setup more tedious ; No HDMI 2.1 support ; Very minor fan noise may be audible in extremely quiet environments

The Sony VPL-XW5000ES delivers a truly mind-blowing visual experience with true native 4K clarity at an unprecedented price point. Truly ideal for a dedicated home cinema, you get awesome picture quality at a great price since Sony removed a few costly...

Amazing picture quality! The cinema experience is frighteningly realistic. Pitchblack black levels and blinding light!

Sony still doesn't think €6000 is enough to include motorised optics and lens memory. HDR is not unproblematic.

Sony has never made a bad projector, but with the VPL-XW5000ES they’re pushing the boundaries of how good an image you can get for under €15,000

Long live home theater! That's the first thought that came to mind after I set up Sony's latest and most affordable native 4K projector. When compared to its predecessor, the VPL-VW325ES , this new projector's main feature upgrades are better video...

2,000 ANSI-lumen laser engine ; Advanced video processing ; Native UHD 4K SXRD imagers ; Attractive pricing

Less-than-stellar manual lens ; No 3D playback ; No HDR10+ compatibility

With this new XW line introduction, I think Sony can be said to have entered a new era of home theater projection. More than just updates to earlier models, these new projectors catapult the company into a different, more competitive realm of laser...

Surely it is no coincidence that the VPL-XW5000 and Sony's other XW models appeared fifty years after the company released its first home theatre projector. Not only is the VPL-XW5000 a quantum leap forward from Sony's early projectors, but also leaps...