BenQ W1080ST vs Sony VPLHW45ES 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

BenQ W1080ST
Sony VPLHW45ES

Model

W1080ST
VPLHW45ES

Brand

BenQ
Sony

Rating

4.0
4.7

Reviews

216
74

Translation properties

Projection system

DLP
SXRD

Native resolution

1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080

Aspect ratio

16:9
16:9

Pixel number

8300000
36220800

Brightness

2000 lumens
3000 lumens

Color reproduction

1.07 billion
1.07 billion

Contrast ratio

10000:1
120000:1

Throw ratio range

0.69 - 0.83
1.36 - 2.16

Lamp

Lamp type

240 W
215 W

Lamp life

Normal mode

3500
4000

Eco mode

5000
6000

Lens

F-number

2.6 - 2.78
2.0 - 3.17

Focal length

10.2 - 12.24 mm
22.5 - 47.2 mm

Lens shift

has not

Zoom ratio

1.0 - 1.2
1.0 - 1.6

Interface

HDMI

2
2

D-sub 15pin

1
1

Composite video (RCA)

1
1

Audio L/R (RCA)

1
1

Audio out (Mini Jack)

1
1

USB (Type A)

1
1

USB (Type mini-B)

1
has not

RS232 (DB-9pin)

1
1

Sound

Integrated speaker

Speaker power

10 W
has not

Sound type

mono
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
Vertical +- 40 degrees

Keystone correction auto

Operating distance

19 ft
19 ft

Security functions

Audible noise

Normal mode

33 dBA
35 dBA

Eco mode

30 dBA
29 dBA

Operating temperature

Min

5 C
5 C

Max

35 C
40 C

Features

Color

silver
black

Wireless

Remote control

Mouse functions

Warranty

1 Year
1 Year

Dimensions

Product size

12.28 x 4.09 x 9.6 inches
23 x 11.5 x 20 inches

Product weight

6.2 pounds
20 pounds

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