Sony VPLHW45ES vs DR.J HI-04 review

Sony VPLHW45ES
Sony VPLHW45ES review

Feb 14, 2023

Sony is one of the most popular brands in the mid-range projector market, and the Sony HW45ES is an excellent movie and gaming projector. The projector offers a combination of a sleek design, excelle...

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Common

Product

Sony VPLHW45ES
DR.J HI-04

Model

VPLHW45ES
HI-04

Brand

Sony
DR.J

Rating

4.7
4.3

Reviews

74
2190

Translation properties

Projection system

SXRD
TFT LCD

Native resolution

1920 x 1080
800 x 480

Aspect ratio

16:9
16:9

Pixel number

36220800

Brightness

3000 lumens
1500 lumens

Color reproduction

1.07 billion

Contrast ratio

120000:1
2000:1

Throw ratio range

1.36 - 2.16
1.1 - 1.4

Lamp

Lamp type

215 W

Lamp life

Normal mode

4000
40000

Eco mode

6000
has not

Lens

F-number

2.0 - 3.17

Focal length

22.5 - 47.2 mm

Lens shift

has not

Zoom ratio

1.0 - 1.6

Interface

HDMI

2
1

D-sub 15pin

1
1

Composite video (RCA)

1
has not

Audio L/R (RCA)

1
has not

Audio out (Mini Jack)

1
1

USB (Type A)

1
has not

USB (Type mini-B)

has not
1

RS232 (DB-9pin)

1
has not

Sound

Integrated speaker

Speaker power

has not
has not

Sound type

has not
has not

Resolution support

640 x 480

1024 x 768

1280 x 800

1400 x 1050

1920 x 1080

Video compatibility

NTSC

PAL

SECAM

3D

Settings

Keystone correction manual

Vertical +- 40 degrees

Keystone correction auto

has not

Operating distance

19 ft

Security functions

has not

Audible noise

Normal mode

35 dBA
18 dBA

Eco mode

29 dBA
has not

Operating temperature

Min

5 C
0 C

Max

40 C
40 C

Features

Color

black
white

Wireless

Remote control

Mouse functions

Warranty

1 Year
1 Year

Dimensions

Product size

23 x 11.5 x 20 inches
7.8 x 2.7 x 6 inches

Product weight

20 pounds
1.9 pounds

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