Sony’s entry into the world of 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray might be the big headline, but Sony also announced an uber high-end projector, the VPL-VW675ES. This model will be one of the first home projectors to support Hybrid Log-Gamma (HyLG), a relatively new standard developed for HDR broadcasting. The upgrade will be added via a firmware update after release. At launch, the projector will also feature support for HDR10, one of the most prominent HDR standards which is supported by Ultra HD Blu-ray players and streaming services like Netflix and Amazon.
The VPL-VW675ES features two HDMI inputs, both of which support HDMI 2.0a (again aimed at 4K UHD and HDR support) and HDCP 2.2. The lamp is rated to last for 6,000 hours in Low Mode, and is claimed to deliver an impressive 1,800 lumens brightness, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 350,000:1. To ensure ease of use after installation, an auto calibration function allows users to reset the projector’s colorimetry to factory levels.
The VPL-VW675ES will retail for an eye-popping $15,000, and will be available for purchase beginning in November.
