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Sony VPL-VW590ES

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Projector | £6999 | whf.cm/VPL-VW590ES

The Sony VPL-VW590ES is Sony’s top lamp-based, native 4K projector. There are more premium models in the family, but they feature laser light sources instead. This more traditional approach keeps the VW590ES relatively affordable, as native 4K projectors go, while still offering plenty of contrast and, according to Sony, stunning detail and rich, faithful colour.

Key to the experience is Sony’s SXRD projector panel technology. It’s a liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) solution engineered by Sony to produce deep blacks, clear motion and a smooth picture. Sony has stiff competition at this end of the market, so will need a superb performance to hold off the likes of JVC.

Five-star predecessor

The Sony VPL-VW590ES is an update to the Sony VPL-VW550ES, a projector we

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