4K is the very best the big screen can deliver. The VPL-VW500ES gives you that very same, fully immersive cinema experience, at home. Incredible 4096 x 2160 resolution pictures and an exceptionally high dynamic contrast ratio of 200,000:1 produce details so stunning, you may never leave the house to see a movie again. Every time we test a 4K-capable product such as this, we get more impatient for the 4K Ultra HD bandwagon to gain proper momentum. It’s taken a while, but the signs are finally looking positive, with a fast-growing range of products capable of displaying these high-resolution images.

This makes the aspect ratio 17:9, which means you’ll have black bars with both conventional widescreen and cinemascope. That’s a shame, since full use isn’t made of the resolution available. Take a look inside and you’ll find an SXRD display. SXRD is Sony’s version of LCoS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) – an alternative to DLP and LCD technologies.