XR Dynamic Tone Mapping is responsible for that real-time processing.
The Sony Bravia Projector 8 handles its HDR adjustments frame by frame.
There are three modes to choose from, with various different highlight and lowlight details.
The result is a far more vivid image with detail spread across all different light levels of a scene.
This is particularly noticeable in more shadow-heavy scenes.
Thats also where XR Deep Black comes into play.
I was expecting setup to be a pain.
I was pleasantly surprised.
The system also features Corner Keystone correction, which allows for extra image placement tweaks as well.
The motorized lens also offers horizontal and vertical lens shift for even more versatility as well.
Thats all fine for movies, but the Bravia Projector 8 has another weapon in its arsenal.
So what are you dropping from the Bravia 9 model?
Its also slightly less bright overall than the 3,200 lumen premium model.
Performance
I was impressed with the Sony Bravia Projector 8s performance straight out of the box.
Overall, HDR content was brighter, more vivid, and more detailed than Ive ever seen it before.
Dunkirk represents an extra challenge for the systems HDR capabilities.
This is a much more muted color space, largely filled with grays and blues.
However, it was the detailing amongst the darker scenes that truly shone in this test.
Overall picture quality in these solo missions is greatly improved on the Bravia, though.
Should you buy the Sony Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES)?
Ive never seen a projector run like this.
This is an enthusiasts projector, but only its price cuts out the rest of the market.
Gamers beware, though.
This isnt necessarily the projector for you.
Unless yourealsobuilding out a full entertainment system, Id recommend the much cheaper BenQ X3100i.
I also tested in SDR content running via Netflix.
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