Sony introduces two new high-end 4K projectors to add to its powerhouse 2024 AV range
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Sony
has
announced
two
new
premium
4K
projectors,
the
Bravia
Projector
9
and
Bravia
Projector
8,
which
are
both
expected
to
ship
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,
with
the
Braiva
Projector
9
priced
at
$31,999
/
£25,999
and
the
Bravia
Projector
8
at
$15,999
/
£15,999.
This
puts
the
Bravia
Projector
8
in
line
with
the
JVC
DLA-NZ800,
one
of
the
best
4K
projectors
around.
The
Bravia
Projector
9
is
set
to
replace
the
current
Sony
VPL-XW7000ES.
Below
you’ll
find
a
full
list
of
features
and
specs
for
both
projectors.
Sony
Bravia
Projector
9
and
8:
features
and
specs
The
flagship
Sony
Bravia
Projector
9
(Image
credit:
Sony)
In
terms
of
brightness,
the
Bravia
Projector
9
is
said
to
offer
3,400
lumens,
and
the
Bravia
Projector
8
is
set
to
deliver
2,700
lumens,
which
is
more
than
sufficient
for
most
home
theater
setups.
Both
projectors
will
also
benefit
from
the
inclusion
of
Sony’s
new
XR
Processor
for
Projector,
which
takes
many
of
the
same
HDR-related
picture
features
that
enhance
Sony’s
TVs,
including
the
Sony
Bravia
9,
one
of
2024’s
best
TVs.
Those
picture
features
include
XR
Dynamic
Tone
Mapping
for
optimized
tone
mapping;
XR
Deep
Black
for
improved
black
levels
and
contrast
in
darker
scenes;
XR
Triluminos
Pro
to
deliver
over
a
billion
colors;
and
XR
Clear
Image
to
improve
any
‘lost’
details
and
textures
in
images.
For
HDR,
both
the
Projector
9
and
8
will
support
the
HDR10
and
HLG
formats.
The
Bravia
Projector
9
will
also
include
a
Live
Color
Enhancer
feature,
which
is
said
to
bring
vibrant
and
dynamic
colors
while
avoiding
over-saturation
for
a
more
natural
image.
Corner
Keystone
Correction
is
also
featured
in
both
the
Projector
9
and
8
to
make
setup
easier
in
rooms
with
difficult
installation
conditions
such
as
high
ceilings.
There’s
good
news
for
gamers
as
well,
as
both
projectors
come
equipped
with
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
that
support
4K
120Hz
and
ALLM
as
well
as
an
input
lag
time
of
12ms
–
low
enough
to
compete
with
some
of
the
best
gaming
TVs.
TechRadar
had
a
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
deeply
impressed
with
its
performance,
and
expect
it
to
be
a
top
high-end
projector
choice
along
with
new
models
from
JVC
and
Epson.
