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The VPL-VW550ES is Sony's latest native 4K (4096 x 2160) SXRD projector and replaces the outgoing VW520ES although it keeps the same chassis, remote and connections. The changes are within with full support for HDCP 2.2 on both HDMI inputs and the ability...
Excellent dynamic range in Rec.709 and HDR modes, Great colour once calibrated, Superb 3D playback, Superb shadow detail retrieval in HDR mode, Very good black level performance, Good DCI tracking...
Expensive, Not accurate out of the box in Rec.709 modes, Needs to be calibrated for all source playback to be accurate, Could be better at DCI tracking compared to cheaper rivals...
Summing up a projector like the Sony VPL-VW550ES is a difficult task because it really is about diminishing returns when it comes to the value for money question. There is no doubt that this projector puts in a superb performance when it comes to picture...
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The VPL-VW550ES is the most sophisticated native 4K HDR projector yet from Sony. Building on the brand's SXRD imaging platform, it's effectively an update on last year's VW520ES that uses the same chassis and shares most of the same internal components. H...
The VPL-VW550ES is both revolutionary and evolutionary. The promise of HLG support is obviously encouraging, but it's the projector's everyday performance with UHD Blu-ray which is the real clincher here. It does a wonderful job with the format. Image c...
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Sony VPL-VW550ES hands-on: Native 4K projection gets a less frightening price tag While the JVC DLA-Z1 might have stolen the 4K projector spotlight at this year's IFA technology show in Berlin, Sony also had a new 4K projector to show off. With a price of...
Incredibly detailed and crisp 4K pictures, Good HDR flexibility, HLG support...
Slightly noisy in HDR-friendly high lamp mode, Doesn't auto-switch to high lamp mode when it receives HDR, Some silhouetting in HDR mode...
Sony VPL-VW550ES – Performance The VW550ES delivers the most instantly impactful pictures I've ever seen from a projector that ‘only' sets you back four figures. For starters, feeding UHD Blu-rays through the VW550ES onto a reference 100-inch screen produ...
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Following the Award-winning success of Sony's debut 4K HDR projector (the VPL-VW520ES ), Sony's sophomore spec-savvy model could only walk in greater footsteps if it travelled to Bath and took the Jane Austen tour. While the rest of the AV world is still...
Realistic colours, Impressive SD and HD upscaling, 4K and HDR support, HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 certified, Easy set-up and controls...
Nothing noteworthy, even at this price...
As picture technology advances, there's no question that projectors are now more closely aligned with their panel counterparts.Of course, you still have to pay full whack to have the latest tech on a projector, and the choice of models is somewhat limited...
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Although 4K is fast becoming the standard resolution for new consumer TVs, in the world of projectors 4K is still beyond the budgets of even home cinema enthusiasts. You can't buy a projector capable of projecting 4K at native resolution for less than £5...
There's not much bad I can find to say about the Sony VPL-VW550ES. Picture quality is absolutely stunning whatever source you feed it, even if you stick with standard dynamic range content. It's the surprisingly good HDR capability that pushes this projec...
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While other brands have finally got their act together, for a long time Sony was the only game in town if you wanted a genuine 4K home cinema projector. The VW550ES is its latest 4K model, and its £9,000 price tag immediately reminds us that native 4K pro...
If you can afford it and a 75in or 78in TV simply isn't big enough, then Sony's VW550ES is worthy of your consideration, and capable of big, beautiful 4K images...
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Projector or TV? That's the ultimate question for any movie buff, and I've got to be honest, I've always preferred a TV. The ease of installation, combined with superior brightness, contrast and colour are key considerations, and having thoroughly enjoyed...
Native 4K and HDR, Excellent HD upscaling, HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2, User-friendly controls and motorised lens, Convincing blacks and impressive contrast, Image size dwarfs any current TV...
£9,900 price tag, Fan noise can be bothersome, High power consumption...
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