Sony VPL-HW10

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros:

Pleasant exterior design.
Full HD spec.
Natural colour balance.

Cons:

Some issues with tricky motion.
Red and green are somewhat inaccurate.

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Last revision on June 14, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Pleasant exterior design
Full HD spec
Natural colour balance
Good detail and sharp edge defnition
Insightful black levels
Excellent feature package including horizontal and vertical lens shift
Sleek styling

Reviewers Didn't Like

Some issues with tricky motion
Red and green are somewhat inaccurate
Focus and lens shift are manual, not electronic
Not bright enough to drive very large screens

Expert reviews and ratings

100

It was impressive six months ago and has stood the test of time well – capable of brilliantly believable hi-def video...

By Stuff on July 23, 2009

100

Sony is back with a bang in the videoprojector product survey. Our last Sony test dates back to 2007 and the VPL-AW10. We’re making up for lost time with the VPL-HW10. Based on SXRD technology, this product is an alternative to the LCD and DLPs...

By DigitalVersus on February 06, 2009

Sonys VPL-HW10, the companys least expensive SXRD projector yet, proves itself a very good performer for the price, and therefore an excellent...

By CNET Asia on December 05, 2008

100

Can the latest entry-level SXRD projector finally make Sony's technology a genuine ma Great pictures for the money / Good looking bit of kit / Runs quietly / Good connections Colours could be better / Needs a little care with picture settings While...

By iGIZMO on November 25, 2008

Sonys VPL-VW10, the companys least expensive SXRD projector yet, proves itself a very good performer for the price, and therefore an excellent value. Specifications: Projector type: SXRD projector; Resolution: 1920 x 1080; Image brightness: 1000...

By cnet on November 20, 2008

100

The price of this has been up and down like a portable projector screen in the past six months or so. We tested it at a far cheaper £1750 in our December 2008 issue, at which point it threatened to be available for even less if you looked hard...

By What Hi-Fi? on November 17, 2008

The Sony VPL-HW10 is based around the same 3-panel SXRD (Silicon X-tal Reï¬‚ective Display) 1920 x 1080 chipset found in pricier VW40 and VW80 brothers. This model also boasts a remarkable 30,000:1 contrast ratio with the help of its automatic iris and,...

By TechRadar on November 14, 2008

The HW10 is one of the strongest home theater projectors weve yet seen from Sony, and is a great option for large screen 1080p projection in a light-controlled room. With 697 usable lumens and strong contrast performance, the HW10 can be used with...

By ProjectorCentral on November 07, 2008

Video projectors are not new although they have only recently started started to appeal as an option for those (with the room) that want the full cinema experience in their own home. With the advent of high-definition, new projectors are required,...

By GadgetSpeak on November 06, 2008

100

Like ViewSonics Pro8100, the VPL-HW10 is large and heavy, but this projector looks the business. Its much deeper than it is wide. Unlike the Pro8100, it has manual zoom, focus and lens shift controls, which arent motorised. At almost £1,700,...

By Expert Reviews on October 01, 2008

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