Sony Debuts Two New Native 4K Laser Projectors for Home Cinema Using the BRAVIA XR Processor
Sony announced two new native 4K laser home cinema projectors, powered by BRAVIA XR Processor for Projector. The new projectors are the first models that make up part of Sony’s comprehensive BRAVIA home cinema line-up, made available alongside the BRAVIA 9, 8 and 7 series TVs and BRAVIA
The two new native 4K HDR laser projectors are the first to utilize the XR Processor for Projector in Sony’s home cinema projector line-up, which enables four powerful picture features, XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black, XR TRILUMINOS PRO and XR. These projectors are equipped with Sony’s Laser light source and are 3,400 lumens for the BRAVIA Projector 9 and 2,700 lumens from the BRAVIA Projector 8. For gamers, the 4K 120fps at a 12ms input lag plus Auto Low Latency Mode via 2x HDMI 2.1 compatible inputs provides the necessary smooth and clear movement for responsive and immersive gameplay.
BRAVIA Projectors 9 and 8 Key features:
- Native 4K Laser home cinema projector.
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- 4K/120 fps and Auto Low-Latency Mode with HDMI 2.1 improving the performance of the display reaction speed to 12ms in 4K 120fps.
- Compatible with home automation solutions such as Control4, Crestron, Savant, AMX and remote maintenance services OvrC and Domotz so customers can control multiple devices with one remote controller.
- Corner Keystone correction and lens shift functions ensure the projectors can be installed in rooms with difficult conditions such as higher ceilings and limited depth.
- Live Colour Enhancer – The BRAVIA Projector 9 is equipped with the newly developed ‘Live Colour Enhancer’ which provides more vivid and vibrant images without compromising on saturation where needed (i.e., skin colour).
- The BRAVIA Projector 9 replaces Sony’s existing VPL-XW7000ES projector. The two new home cinema projectors are designed to be fitted within home theatre rooms and media rooms.
The list price of the BRAVIA Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES) is $16,900 (€15,999), and the BRAVIA Projector 9 (VPL-XW8100ES) is $28,000 (€25,999).