# Hisense PX3-Pro vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Hisense PX3-Pro (Hisense) and Sony VPL-XW5000ES (Sony) among projectors. Hisense PX3-Pro is the cheaper of the two at $3499.

## Side by side

| Spec | Hisense PX3-Pro | Sony VPL-XW5000ES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $3499 | $5999 |
| Brand | Hisense | Sony |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2022-08 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Brightness lumens | 3000 | 2000 |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | laser phosphor |
| Throw type | ultra-short | standard |
| Smart OS | Google TV | — |
| Contrast ratio | 3000 | — |
| HDR | Dolby Vision | HDR10 |

## Key differences

- Brightness lumens: Hisense PX3-Pro 3000 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES 2000
- Light source: Hisense PX3-Pro RGB triple laser vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES laser phosphor
- Throw type: Hisense PX3-Pro ultra-short vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES standard
- HDR: Hisense PX3-Pro Dolby Vision vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES HDR10

## What reviewers say

**Hisense PX3-Pro** — Two whitelisted testers reviewed the Hisense PX3-Pro. Projector Central lab-measured it (2,669 ANSI lumens, native contrast just over 4,000:1, 14ms 4K/120Hz lag) and gave it an Editor's Choice; What Hi-Fi is hands-on only (no independent measurements) and awarded 5/5 picture. Both praise HDR, gaming and dark detail for a UST, but flag greyish blacks, mediocre built-in audio, and weaker SDR/sub-4K handling. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Sony VPL-XW5000ES** — Two whitelisted testers cover this exact model: Projector Central lab-measured it (brightness, input lag, gamut, fan noise), and What Hi-Fi did a hands-on review. Both call it the cheapest true native 4K laser projector and praise its sharpness, black levels and X1 Ultimate processing. Both flag the imprecise non-motorized lens, the lack of HDR10+ and no 4K/120 gaming. RTINGS and other whitelisted outlets were not found for this model. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Hisense PX3-Pro: https://www.projectorcentral.com/Hisense-PX3-Pro.htm (projectorcentral.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Sony VPL-XW5000ES: https://www.projectorcentral.com/sony-vpl-xw5000es-b.htm (projectorcentral.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/projectors/hisense-px3-pro-vs-sony-vpl-xw5000es/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Hisense PX3-Pro ($3499) vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES ($5999) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/projectors/hisense-px3-pro-vs-sony-vpl-xw5000es/
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