The LCoS projectors category includes the latest projectors used for home theater and commercial settings. See below for a list of recent LCoS projector reviews and information pages. LCoS projectors are a high-resolution alternative to LCD and DLP projectors. LCoS Projectors currently dominate home theater space in the $3500 – $12,000 price ranges in the US. This is the result primarily of two major players in Home Theater space: Sony offers two LCoS projectors at in the low and middle of that price range, (and also an amazing 4K projector costing $25,000 in 2013. JVC offers four LCoS projectors in that price range. We have found both brands to offer “best in class” calibre projectors. While there are a few serious competing DLP projectors, right now, the LCoS projectors rule, whether they are JVC’s DiLA, or Sony’s SXRD. Mass market DLP home cinema manufacturers like BenQ and Optoma seem to be retreating to the less expensive markets, and those pesky LCD projectors for home are all under $3500. It’s not only on the home theater side of life that LCoS fares well. Canon has built an impressive reputation on the scientific and business side, especially in the medical fields with their DICOM capable REALiS LCoS projector models. Definitely on the expensive side but top performance usually is. LCoS (“Liquid Crystal on Silicon”) projectors are best known for great color, superb black levels, least visible pixel structure and accurate performance. It’s not that other technologies can’t produce these results, it’s just that LCoS technology has some real advantages. LCoS projectors are more expensive than the competing technologies, typically costing between $3,000-$25,000. In contrast, entry-level DLP projectors are available for under $500 and LCD projectors don’t start out much higher. LCoS projectors offer the least visible pixels, and excellent dynamic range. In the home theater projectors that translates into images that pop, and excellent black level performance. On the business, education and government side of things LCoS is associated with precision, and the ability to project difficult images such as medical CATs, MRIs, and X-Rays. There is some additional practical information covering differences between projector technologies: 3LCD vs LCoS vs DLP projectors LCoS Projectors Reviews Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review The Sony VPL-XW5000ES is Sony’s new entry-level 2000-lumen native 4K home theater laser projector th…Read More September 28, 2022 LnRiLWhlYWRpbmcuaGFzLWJhY2tncm91bmR7cGFkZGluZzowfQ==IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA==JVC DLA-RS1100 4K D-ILA Projector ReviewThe JVC DLA-RS1100 is a 1,900 lumen native 4K home theater that retails for $6,999. The RS1100’s hig…Read MoreJuly 20, 2022IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNzgxcHgpIHsgICB9IEBtZWRpYSBvbmx5IHNjcmVlbiBhbmQgKG1heC13aWR0aDogNTk5cHgpIHsgICB9IA== Sony VPL-XW7000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review The Sony VPL-XW7000ES is a 3200 lumen, native 4K home theater projector and part of Sony’s SXRD proj…Read More April 25, 2022 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Sony VPL-GTZ380 4K SXRD Laser Projector Review If you are looking for the ultimate home theater experience, you should definitely take a close lo…Read MoreNovember 29, 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SONY VPL-VW1025ES 4K SXRD LASER PROJECTOR REVIEWThe VW1025ES is Sony’s least expensive 4K Home Theater projector The Sony VPL-VW1025ES which retails…Read MoreJuly 2, 2021 SONY VPL-VW325ES 4K SXRD PROJECTOR REVIEW Review of the Sony VPL-VW325ES a 1500 ANSI lumen 4K SXRD home theater projector & Sony’s most afford…Read More June 6, 2021 Sony HDR Projection Reimagined In this article, sponsored by Sony, we explore the challenges of projecting HDR and how higher-end p…Read More December 1, 2020 JVC DLA-RS3000 4K PROJECTOR REVIEW The JVC DLA-RS3000 is an HDR commercial projector that delivers true 4K resolution (4096 x 2160). Wi…Read More November 9, 2020 Sony VPL-VW715ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review The VW715ES adds projector optimized X1 processing and Dynamic HDR Tone-mapping to an outstanding SD…Read More September 19, 2020 Sony Introduces Flagship 4K SXRD Laser Projector for Professional Applications The VPL-GTZ380 is Sony’s Flagship 10,000 Lumen 4K SXRD Laser Projector designed for professional app…Read More July 28, 2020 LCoS Projectors Reviews REVIEWS Image Review Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: September 28, 2022 MSRP:$5999 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) JVC DLA-RS1100 4K D-ILA Projector Review Review Date: July 20, 2022 MSRP:6,999 Technology: Native 4K DILA Sony VPL-XW7000ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: April 25, 2022 MSRP:$27,999 Technology: SXRD Sony VPL-GTZ380 4K SXRD Laser Projector Review Review Date: November 29, 2021 MSRP:$80,000 (minus lens) Technology: SXRD (3) SONY VPL-VW1025ES 4K SXRD LASER PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: July 2, 2021 MSRP:$39,999.99 Technology: SXRD (3) SONY VPL-VW325ES 4K SXRD PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: June 6, 2021 MSRP:$5,500 Technology: SXRD-3 Sony HDR Projection Reimagined Review Date: December 1, 2020 MSRP: Technology: JVC DLA-RS3000 4K PROJECTOR REVIEW Review Date: November 9, 2020 MSRP:17,999 Technology: DILA, 3Chip Sony VPL-VW715ES 4K SXRD Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: September 19, 2020 MSRP:9999.99 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Sony Introduces Flagship 4K SXRD Laser Projector for Professional Applications Review Date: July 28, 2020 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW695ES Review: The Native 4K Home Theater Projector With Premium Performance Review Date: March 23, 2020 MSRP:$9999 Technology: SXRD (3) Sony’s VPL-VW295ES – The Only Native 4K Projector under $5K, Will Rock Your World – And There’s More… Review Date: September 1, 2019 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW295ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 21, 2018 MSRP:$4999 Technology: 3 LCoS panels (SXRD) Meet Sony’s VPL-VW295ES: The Only True Native 4K Resolution Projector Under $5000! Review Date: November 1, 2018 MSRP:$4,999 Technology: SXRD (3) JVC DLA-RS3000 First Look Review – With 8K Resolution Review Date: October 9, 2018 MSRP:$17,999 Technology: D-ILA-3 JVC DLA-RS440U Review – A Serious, 4K Capable Home Theater Projector Review Date: August 20, 2018 MSRP:$3999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel Sony VPL-VW385ES – True 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: May 7, 2018 MSRP:$7999 Technology: SXRD (3) Sony VPL-VW285ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: October 26, 2017 MSRP:$4999 Technology: SXRD (3) Sony VPL-VW5000ES Home Theater/Commercial Projector Review Review Date: January 29, 2017 MSRP:$60,000 Technology: SXRD (3) Sony VPL-VW365ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: November 26, 2016 MSRP:$9999 Technology: SXRD (3) HT Projectors: Sony VPL-HW45ES vs Epson HC5040UB Review Date: September 24, 2016 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-HW45ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: August 27, 2016 MSRP:$1999 Technology: SXRD (3) Canon REALiS WUX450ST Projector Review Review Date: May 16, 2016 MSRP:$7329 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS400U Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: April 30, 2016 MSRP:3995 Technology: D-ILA-3 JVC DLA-RS600U, X950R Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: January 25, 2016 MSRP:$9995 Technology: D-ILA-3 Epson LS10000 vs JVC DLA-RS6710 – Two Awesome HT Projectors Review Date: September 9, 2015 MSRP: Technology: 0 JVC DLA-RS6710U, RS67U, X900R, 4K Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: April 22, 2015 MSRP:12495 Technology: D-ILA Epson Pro-Cinema LS9600e Projector Review Review Date: March 13, 2015 MSRP:5999 Technology: 3LCD on Quartz (LCoQ) Canon REALiS WUX6000 Projector Review Review Date: March 1, 2015 MSRP:5499 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel Sony VPL-VW350ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: February 17, 2015 MSRP:9999 Technology: SXRD (3) JVC DLA-RS4910, DLA-RS49, DLA-X500R Projector Review Review Date: April 14, 2014 MSRP:5199 Technology: D-ILA Sony VPL-VW600ES 4K Home Theater Projector Review Date: March 4, 2014 MSRP:14999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel Review: Sony VPL-HW55ES Home Theater Projector Review Date: December 7, 2013 MSRP:3999 Technology: LCoS Canon REALiS WX6000 WXGA+ LCOS Projector Review Review Date: July 4, 2013 MSRP:4999 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-X35 Projector Review Review Date: March 3, 2013 MSRP:3499 Technology: D-ILA JVC DLA-X95R Projector Review Review Date: February 16, 2013 MSRP:11999 Technology: D-ILA JVC DLA-X55R Projector Review Review Date: December 21, 2012 MSRP:4999 Technology: D-ILA Sony VPL-HW50ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: September 26, 2012 MSRP:3500 Technology: LCoS Canon REALiS WUX4000 LCOS Projector Review Review Date: June 15, 2012 MSRP:8999 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-VW1000ES Projector Review Review Date: June 5, 2012 MSRP:24999 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-X70R Projector Review Review Date: March 27, 2012 MSRP:9999 Technology: LCOS 3 Panel Sony VPL-VW95ES Projector Review Review Date: December 10, 2011 MSRP:6999 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-HW30ES Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: October 14, 2011 MSRP:3699 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-HD250Pro Projector Review Review Date: August 5, 2011 MSRP:2995 Technology: D-ILA JVC DLA-RS60 Projector Review Review Date: March 20, 2011 MSRP:11995 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-VW90ES Projector Review Review Date: March 13, 2011 MSRP:9999 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-VWPRO1 Projector Review Review Date: December 24, 2010 MSRP:3400 Technology: LCoS LG AF115 Projector Review Review Date: August 10, 2010 MSRP:2500 Technology: DLP Mitsubishi HC9000D Projector Review Review Date: July 27, 2010 MSRP:6999 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS15 Projector Review Review Date: March 8, 2010 MSRP:5499 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS35 Projector Review Review Date: February 28, 2010 MSRP:10000 Technology: LCoS LG CF181D Projector Review Review Date: February 20, 2010 MSRP:2499 Technology: DLP Cinetron HD700 Projector Review Review Date: January 31, 2010 MSRP:2999 Technology: DLP Sony VPL-VW85 Projector Review Review Date: January 4, 2010 MSRP:7999 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS25 Projector Review Review Date: November 6, 2009 MSRP:8000 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-HW15 Projector Review Review Date: September 9, 2009 MSRP:2999 Technology: LCoS LED Projector Review – Aiptek V10 PLUS Pico Projector Review Date: July 19, 2009 MSRP:349 Technology: LCoS Canon REALiS WUX10 Projector Review – Overview Review Date: May 20, 2009 MSRP: Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-VW70 Projector Review Review Date: May 18, 2009 MSRP:7999 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS10 Projector Review Review Date: February 3, 2009 MSRP:4995. Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS20 Projector Review Review Date: January 26, 2009 MSRP:7495 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-HW10 Projector Review Review Date: December 1, 2008 MSRP:3499 Technology: LCoS Canon Realis SX7 – SXGA+, LCoS, Portable Business, Scientific, and Engineering Projector Review Date: April 2, 2008 MSRP:6999 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-VW40 Home Theater Projector Review Review Date: February 11, 2008 MSRP:2999 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS2 1080p Home Theater Projector Review: Overview and Physical Attributes Review Date: December 26, 2007 MSRP:7995 Technology: LCoS Sony VPL-VW60 Home Theater Projector Review: Overview and Physical Attributes Review Date: December 10, 2007 MSRP:4995 Technology: LCoS JVC DLA-RS2 Projector Specifications Review Date: September 8, 2007 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW60 vs. JVC DLA-RS2 Review Date: July 22, 2007 MSRP: Technology: Sony VPL-VW50 “Pearl” 1080p Home Theater Projector Review: Overview Review Date: February 27, 2007 MSRP:4995 Technology: LCoS Home Theater Projector Reviews: JVC DLA-RS1, A 1080p LCOS projector Review Date: February 8, 2007 MSRP:6995 Technology: LCoS Canon Realis SX60 Projector – Overview Review Date: June 12, 2006 MSRP:5999 Technology: LCoS Canon SX50 – Overview Review Date: July 19, 2005 MSRP:4999 Technology: LCoS LG CF3D Projector Review Review Date: February 1, 2005 MSRP:14999 Technology: LCoS JVC DLP-HD2K Home Projector Review Review Date: February 1, 2005 MSRP:29995 Technology: LCoS About LCoS ProjectorsLCoS (“Liquid Crystal on Silicon”) projectors are a more recent variation of LCD technology, as LCoS also uses three panels of red, blue and green. However, LCoS uses reflexive technology as opposed to transmissive, which allows the pixel structure of LCoS projectors to be much less visible than the competition (virtually invisible at normal seating distance). This minimizes the visibility of individual pixels, eliminating the “screen door” effect. With no spinning color wheel (unlike DLPs), there is no annoying rainbow effect that is visible to some people. Click Image to EnlargeJVC, Sony and Canon dominate the LCoS industry… Each designs and manufacturers their own LCoS panels, unlike the DLP world, where Texas Instruments manufacturers all DLP chips for all the DLP projector companies, or LCD projectors, wherelmost all the world’s LCD panels come from Epson. JVC projectors are often commeded for producing the best native black level performance, although Sony is breathing down their neck. Canon business projectors have developed a superb reputation amongst all types who require high quality picture with exceptional color, such as videographers and photographers. Because of their varied strengths, JVC and Sony projectors are two of the most talked about home theater projectors, but Canon dominates LCoS in the commercial sector. Below is a data image from a Canon REALiS series projector. Canon is a huge favorite amongst photographers, camera clubs, scientists, medical presenters, universities museums and more. Note the superb red, green, and blue colors. Canon’s highest-end business projectors are all LCoS and they usually are one of the first to market with the highest new resolutions. LCoS vs. the competitionLet us put in perspective the difference between LCoS technology and the competition. Current LCoS JVC models have taken our highest home theater award “Best In Class” for the $3,500-10,000 price range in our Annual Home Projector Comparison Report three years in a row, while this year Sony’s giving them a run for the money. None of the DLP projectors can match the LCoS projectors at the moment, in terms of black levels and handling dark scenes. In the business segment, LCoS projectors are about the same size as LCD models because they are both “3-chip” technologies. Both technologies are offered in small portable as well as larger projectors. Like LCD, even the smallest LCoS projectors are still a size larger than the smallest DLP projectors. Recently, though, the first pico projectors using LCoS technology are entering the market (well, back at the end of 2010). In the business segment, LCoS projectors are about the same size as LCD models (or slightly larger), afterall, they are both “3-chip” technologies. Both technologies are offered in relatively small sizes, but if small, or low cost is what you need, whether home cinema or commercial use, then your choice is probably another technology.