Sony BRAVIA Projector 7 (VPL-XW5100ES) (2025)

Sony's BRAVIA Projector 7 (VPL-XW5100ES) is a native-4K SXRD laser projector with genuinely fast inputs: both HDMI 2.1 ports run full 48Gbps with HDCP 2.3, taking 4K120 with ALLM at roughly 11-12ms input lag. HDR10 and HLG are supported (no Dolby Vision or HDR10+). There are no speakers or audio outputs — audio stays with your AVR — while a LAN port covers network control and a USB-A port handles firmware updates.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Sony
Release Year
2025
Model Number
VPL-XW5100ES
Category
Projector

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Power (PD) Capabilities Label Notes
HDMI 2.1 (Type A – Standard) 2 — — HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 Full 48Gbps HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3; 4K120 and ALLM on both inputs; HDR10 and HLG
RJ-45 (100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet) 1 — — LAN RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for network control/integration
USB Type-A (USB 2.0) 1 — — USB Firmware updates only (Type A, DC 5V max 500mA); generation unpublished, USB 2.0 baseline

Same ports, other brands

Notes & Compatibility

Native-4K SXRD laser (2200 lm), shipping since mid-2025 in black (-B) and white (-W). Both HDMI 2.1 inputs are full 48Gbps, HDCP 2.3, 4K120 + ALLM (about 11-12ms lag at 4K120, 20-21ms at 4K60); HDR10 and HLG only. Manual 1.6x zoom, lens shift +/-71% V / +/-25% H. Control ports, not listed in the port table: REMOTE (RS-232C D-sub 9-pin), IR IN (mini jack) and a 12V TRIGGER (mini jack, max 100mA). No speakers or audio outputs. Mains inlet IEC type unconfirmed (about 295W max draw), so not modeled.