LG PF50KA vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black
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Choosing between the LG PF50KA and Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black? Both compete in the Projector segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
Looking at overall performance dimensions: The LG PF50KA scores higher in value. The Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black leads in video quality, gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in ease of use.
The Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the LG PF50KA may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 | N/A |
| Native Resolution | — | 4K |
| Technology | — | LCoS-SXRD |
| Throw Ratio Min | — | 1.35 |
| Throw Ratio Max | — | 2.89 |
| Lens Shift V | — | 85% |
| Lens Shift H | — | 36% |
| ANSI Lumens | — | 2700 |
| CLO Lumens | — | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 13789:1 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10, HLG |
| Input Lag | — | 12ms |
| Lamp Life | — | 20000hrs |
| Light Source | — | laser_phosphor |
| Lens Quality | — | — |
| Tone Mapping | — | — |
| Ultra Short Throw | — | No |
| Chip Size | — | 0.61" |
| Color Depth | — | 10bit |
| Zoom Ratio | — | 2.14 |
| Zoom Type | — | Motorized |
| Focus Type | — | Motorized |
| Noise (Normal) | — | 26dB |
| Noise (Eco) | — | — |
| Power Draw | — | 380W |
| HDMI Inputs | — | 2 |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1 |
| 3D Support | — | No |
| Built-in Speaker | — | No |
| Speaker Power | — | — |
| Wi-Fi | — | No |
| Bluetooth | — | No |
| Streaming Apps | — | No |
| Lens Memory | — | Yes |
| 12V Trigger | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Frame Interpolation | — | Yes |
| Native Aspect | — | 16:9 |
Key Differences
- Native Resolution: LG PF50KA at — vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black at 4K
- Technology: LG PF50KA at — vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black at LCoS-SXRD
- Throw Ratio Min: LG PF50KA at — vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black at 1.35
- Throw Ratio Max: LG PF50KA at — vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black at 2.89
- Lens Shift V: LG PF50KA at — vs Sony VPL-XW6100ES Black at 85%
