Sony Bravia Projector 7 (VPL-XW5100ES)

Rich, balanced, and detailed image ; Superb solidity and three dimensionality thanks to excellent contrast ; Upgrades to motion and sharpness

Manual lens controls ; Expensive and in the company of competitive rivals

Sony’s latest projector bridges the gap between two Award-winning projectors, all while carving out a place for itself within the growing lineup – if you want a rich, engaging and deeply cinematic image at a (slightly) cheaper price, then this...

Stunning black levels ; Flexible optics ; Great overall picture

Fairly bulky ; No HDR10+ or Dolby Vision ; High price

The Bravia Projector 7 commands a high price, but it does so with a jaw-dropping image. Its color could be richer, but I’ve never seen such impressive black levels from a projector. The picture here is so good, you’ll need to tailor your theater around...