The Sony Bravia line is better recognized by its high-end OLED TVs, but the brand is bringing the name over to its equally prestigious projector range with the new Sony Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES). Released in September, alongside a more premium Bravia 9 model, the latest addition to Sony’s 4K SXRD collection is one for the enthusiasts - as if that $15,999 / £15,999 price tag didn’t give it away already. This isn’t your first projector, but if you’re building a home movie theatre and going all out on UHD it’s a go-to. Yes, the JVC DLA-NZ900 is creeping around the same price point, with similar HDR features to boot, but Sony just clinches this deal.
While the Bravia 8 is recognizable to anyone who has previously used the brand’s VPL-XW6000ES model, there are a lot of firsts here. The Sony Bravia 8 is the first Sony projector to use the brand’s XR processor (a generational step on from the previous X1 Ultimate), a central unit that previously only ever made its way to Bravia TVs. That means features like XR Dynamic Tone Mapping and XR Deep Black are on the cards for the first time - a must-see for true cinephiles. Competition among the best projectors at this price range is close, but after a month of testing, it’s difficult to see anyone needing anything else from one of the best 4K projectors on the market.
