Throw distance
Sony VPL-XW6100ES throw distance for a 80-inch screen
The Sony VPL-XW6100ES must sit 7.8–16.8 ft from a 80-inch (16:9) screen, based on its 1.35–2.89 throw ratio.
Quick answer
The Sony VPL-XW6100ES must sit 7.8–16.8 ft from a 80-inch (16:9) screen, based on its 1.35–2.89 throw ratio.
Will it be bright enough?
At 80 inches the Sony VPL-XW6100ES delivers roughly 142 foot-lamberts (rated). That is bright enough for a room with significant ambient light.
Throw-distance calculator
Sony VPL-XW6100ES — distance for a 80″ screen
7.8–16.8 ft
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Which screen?
Pair the Sony VPL-XW6100ES with a screen sized to your room — and an ALR or CLR surface if you have ambient light.
Frequently asked questions
The Sony VPL-XW6100ES must sit 7.8–16.8 ft from a 80-inch screen, from its 1.35–2.89 throw ratio.
On a 80-inch screen the Sony VPL-XW6100ES is bright enough for a lit room.
For a 80-inch screen the Sony VPL-XW6100ES sits at least 7.8 ft away at its widest zoom.
A 80-inch 16:9 screen measures 70″ wide and 39″ tall.
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