Quick Comparison
| Specification | 5050UB | VW325ES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,274.97 | $4,969 |
| Resolution | 4K PRO-UHD | Native 4K |
| Contrast | 1,000,000:1 | 200,000:1 |
| Technology | 3LCD + UltraBlack | SXRD |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (397) | 4.4/5 (35) |
PREMIUM SHOWDOWN
Epson 5050UB vs Sony VPL-VW325ES
Premium Home Theater Battle: Value Leader vs Native 4K
Price Check:Updated January 2025
BEST VALUE$3,274.97
Epson 5050UB
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐4.5/5 (397)
Contrast: 1,000,000:1
Resolution: 4K PRO-UHD
NATIVE 4K$4,969
Sony VPL-VW325ES
⭐⭐⭐⭐4.4/5 (35)
Contrast: 200,000:1
Resolution: Native 4K
Quick Verdict
Jump to Final VerdictChoose 5050UB:
- ✓ 5x better contrast (UltraBlack)
- ✓ Save $1,700
- ✓ 4K/60Hz HDR support
- ✓ More customer reviews
Choose VW325ES:
- ✓ True native 4K
- ✓ Sony premium optics
- ✓ SXRD technology
- ✓ Professional calibration
Final Verdict
Choose Epson 5050UB
- ✓5x better contrast (1M:1 vs 200K:1)
- ✓Save $1,700
- ✓4K/60Hz HDR gaming support
- ✓Better value overall
Choose Sony VW325ES
- ✓Native 4K resolution
- ✓Sony premium optics
- ✓Professional calibration
- ✓Brand prestige
The Epson 5050UB offers superior contrast, better HDR bandwidth, and saves $1,700. Unless you specifically need native 4K, the Epson provides better overall value.