Hisense
Hisense PX3-Pro
$3499Cheaper
Released 2024-08
Best Projectors · head-to-head
Hisense PX3-Pro vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hisense PX3-Pro is cheaper at $3499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony VPL-XW5000ES
$5999
Released 2022-08
Which is better: the Hisense PX3-Pro or Sony VPL-XW5000ES?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Hisense PX3-Pro is the cheaper at $3499.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| 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 |
| Release | 2024-08 | 2022-08 |
Sources — Hisense PX3-Pro: projectorcentral.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sony VPL-XW5000ES: projectorcentral.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Hisense PX3-Pro and Sony VPL-XW5000ES?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Strong native contrast, exceeding rating (measured just over 4,000:1); Excellent dark-scene / shadow detail for a UST; Wide, accurate color gamut and good out-of-box accuracy (near-full DCI-P3).
Flagged: Blacks look grey rather than true black; Mediocre built-in audio; external sound system recommended; Brightness measured below the 3,000-lumen rating; light output stretched at 150 inches.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Stunning native 4K detail and sharpness (aided by Reality Creation); Excellent, deep, neutrally-toned black levels and contrast for the price; X1 Ultimate processor delivers class-leading picture processing and motion handling.
Flagged: Poor, imprecise non-motorized manual lens controls; No HDR10+ or Dolby Vision support; HDMI 2.0 only; no 4K/120Hz gaming support.