Sony has brought two of the world’s most compact Native 4K SXRD Laser Home projectors to Australia, aimed at true cinephiles.

The two Native 4K SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reflective Display) Laser Home projectors — the VPL-XW7000ES and VPL-XW5000ES — feature the world’s smallest Native 4K SXRD 0.61-inch panel. Both models offer 3,840 x 2,160 4K resolution, with 8.3 million pixels.

Both are powered by Sony’s “X1 Ultimate for projector”, an amazing processor based on the same technology used in the Bravia TV series. They also benefit from Dynamic HDR Enhancer and Object-based Super Resolution to create expanded dynamic range and extreme clarity. There is also support for 2K 120Hz input with 13ms input lag.

 

 

The VPL-XW7000ES (pictured above) is Sony’s truly high-end model, retailing at $25,499, and available in mid-June.

It’s a Native 4K HDR laser model with 3,200lm of dazzling brightness, along with Sony’s Live Colour Enhancer feature which adjusts for bright living spaces. The new 70mm diameter Advanced Crisp Focused (ACF) lens with aspherical front element and floating focus system provides unbeatable visuals, crisp, clear and bright.

The VPL-XW5000ES (above) offers a more streamlined version of the 7000 for $9,999, with a 2,000lm laser model which Sony promises gives higher contrast and resolution with a 30 per cent reduction in power consumption per lumen, as well as object-based HDR remastering for powerful real-time picture processing.

“We have been delivering the highest quality projectors for our customers to enjoy immersive entertainment experiences for 50 years this year, and our Native 4K SXRD projectors have been market leading in providing these experiences for over a decade,” said Anna Tan, Home Cinema Product Manager for Sony Professional Displays & Solutions.

“We are so excited to bring the world’s most compact and high brightness laser projectors to our customers, with a sophisticated new design that blends with many home environments and enables more flexibility for use in dedicated rooms as well as media or living rooms with ambient lighting. These new models show our continued commitment to developing products that provide extraordinary viewing experiences whilst delivering more value to the consumer with each generation”.

Both are available from mid-June.