LG
LG CineBeam HU810PW
$2999Cheaper
Released 2021-01
Best Projectors · head-to-head
LG CineBeam HU810PW vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. LG CineBeam HU810PW is cheaper at $2999. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony VPL-XW5000ES
$5999
Released 2022-08
Which is better: the LG CineBeam HU810PW or Sony VPL-XW5000ES?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The LG CineBeam HU810PW is the cheaper at $2999.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | LG CineBeam HU810PW | Sony VPL-XW5000ES |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2999 | $5999 |
| Brand | LG | Sony |
| Released | 2021-01 | 2022-08 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Brightness lumens | 2700 | 2000 |
| Light source | laser phosphor | laser phosphor |
| Throw type | standard | standard |
| Smart OS | — | — |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000 | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Release | 2021-01 | 2022-08 |
Sources — LG CineBeam HU810PW: projectorcentral.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sony VPL-XW5000ES: projectorcentral.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the LG CineBeam HU810PW and Sony VPL-XW5000ES?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Brightness lumens: LG CineBeam HU810PW 2700 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES 2000
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
LG CineBeam HU810PW
No sourced tester review yet.
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.