Sony introduces two new high-end 4K projectors to complement its powerful AV line-up for 2024
Sony has announced two new premium 4K projectors, the Bravia Projector 9 and Bravia Projector 8, both of which are expected to be available in November 2024.
The Bravia Projector 9 (VPL-XW8100ES) and Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES) are native 4K HDR laser projectors that sit at the premium end of the market. The Bravia Projector 9 costs $31,999 / £25,999 and the Bravia Projector 8 costs $15,999 / £15,999. That puts the Bravia Projector 8 in line with the JVC DLA-NZ800, one of the best 4K projectors on the market.
The Bravia Projector 9 is intended to replace the current Sony VPL-XW7000ES. Below you will find a full list of features and specifications for both projectors.
Sony Bravia Projector 9 and 8: Features and Specifications
In terms of brightness, the Bravia Projector 9 is said to offer 3,400 lumens and the Bravia Projector 8 2,700 lumens. That’s more than enough for most home theaters.
Both projectors also benefit from Sony’s new XR processor for projectors, which brings many of the same HDR-related picture features that enhance Sony’s TVs, including the Sony Bravia 9, one of the best TVs of 2024.
These picture features include XR Dynamic Tone Mapping for optimised tone mapping; XR Deep Black for improved black levels and contrast in dark scenes; XR Triluminos Pro to deliver over a billion colours; and XR Clear Image to improve ‘lost’ detail and textures in images. For HDR, both the Projector 9 and 8 support the HDR10 and HLG formats.
The Bravia Projector 9 also features a Live Color Enhancer feature, which produces vibrant and dynamic colors without oversaturation, for a more natural image.
Both the Projector 9 and Projector 8 feature Corner Keystone Correction, making installation easier in areas with difficult installation conditions, such as high ceilings.
There’s good news for gamers too, as both projectors come equipped with dual HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K 120Hz and ALLM, and have an input lag of 12ms – low enough to rival some of the best gaming TVs.
TechRadar had the chance to see the new Sony Bravia Projector 9 in a home theater demo at the recent CEDIA Expo, where it won a TechRadar Best of CEDIA 2024 award. We were seriously impressed with its performance, and expect it to be a top high-end projector choice alongside new models from JVC and Epson.
