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Sony MP-CL1A

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • image quality and color reproduction are pretty nice
  • Getting a sharp image is also simple
  • the video was crisp and bright

Cons

  • The brightness is just 32 lumens
  • they are pretty weak
  • the maximum resolution is just 480p

Key specs

  • 1280, 720 px
  • 40 lm
  • 0, 1.15 m

Sony MP-CL1A - Pros & Cons

Sony MP-CL1A

Pros

  • image quality and color reproduction are pretty nice
  • Getting a sharp image is also simple
  • the video was crisp and bright
  • fun and a great technology achievement
  • it was pretty easy to correct manually using the onboard controls
  • movie subtitles are fine
  • the streaming is stable and does not drop out or stutter
  • Setup is fast and easy
  • it is still very easy to use
  • s compact
  • easy to use and sharp enough to deliver the best images

Cons

  • The brightness is just 32 lumens
  • they are pretty weak
  • the maximum resolution is just 480p
  • The plastic stand it comes with seems a little flimsy
  • lack of keystoning/rectangular adjustment
  • good user reviews
  • noticeable sparkle that looks a little like grain in these screenshots
  • the two units are completely the same in video quality
  • design fault
  • a missing line out
  • Sony s overall design is a bit different than the traditional pico projector

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Sony MP-CL1A - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
DVI inno
HDMI version1.4b
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI connector typeFull-size
MHLyes
MHL version2.2
HDCPyes
Number of headphone outputs1
USB 2.01
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Dimensions
Width3.03 in
Height0.51 in
Depth5.89 in
Weight0.46 lb
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Image
Screen size compatibility40 - 120
Resolution1280 x 720 px
Number of colours16.78 million colours
Native aspect ratio16:9
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness (eco)32.0 lm
Brightness (max)40.0 lm
Contrast ratio80000:1
Dynamic contrast80000:1
Video formats supported720p
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Compatibility
HD readyyes
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Design
Design typePortable projector
Colour of productBlack,Grey
Built-in displayno
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Optics
Projection distance0 - 1.15
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
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Audio features
Built-in speakersyes
Number of built-in speakers1
RMS rated power5.0 W

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Sony MP-CL1A Sony - Editorial Reviews (14)

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Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1 projector review
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TechRadar
Published: 25.09.2015
Sony MP-CL1 projector review
4.5

This smartphone-sized projector packs a punch

Sony MP-CL1A Review: Sony MP-CL1A Mobile Projector
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Channel Post MEA
Published: 07.06.2017
Review: Sony MP-CL1A Mobile Projector

When you first remove the Sony MP-CL1A Mobile Projector from its packaging, you cannot help but wonder, “So, this thing’s going to fire up a 40-inc

Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1 Mobile Projector Review
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T3 Middle East
Published: 13.12.2015
Sony MP-CL1 Mobile Projector Review

Portable home theater. Sony’s MP-CL1 Mobile Projector is the company’s first venture in the portable projector market. Designed for users on the go, this portable projector allows you to connect various devices, including smartphones and tablets. At just 210 grams, the MP-CL1 weighs as much as an iPhone 6S Plus, which also comes with similar …

Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1 review - the mobile projector that can fit in your pocket
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Tech Guide
Published: 29.03.2016
Sony MP-CL1 review - the mobile projector that can fit in your pocket

A projector provides a great way to enjoy your content on a much grander scale. But not all projectors are small enough to carry around – unless it’s Sony new MP-CL1 which is the size of a smartphone. This is a laser projector which means it doesn’t have a bulky lens structure so it can […]

Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1 Review: Mobile Portable Projector
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Music Photo Life
Published: 16.02.2016
Sony MP-CL1 Review: Mobile Portable Projector
3.0

The best benefit of the Sony MP-CL1 portable projector is the ease of mirroring Android devices whenever and wherever without cables. But image brightness is going to step aside.

Sony MP-CL1A Review: Sony’s MP-CL1 updates a proven HD pico projector with a thin, Apple-friendly shell
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9to5Mac
Published: 15.10.2015
Review: Sony’s MP-CL1 updates a proven HD pico projector with a thin, Apple-friendly shell

I knew Celluon had something special on its hands when I reviewed the $349 pocket-sized video projector PicoPro earlier this year: the Korean company known for laser-projecting keyboards released an iPhone 6 Plus-sized HD projector, capable of simulating a TV using lasers, a speaker, and a rechargeable battery. PicoPro’s projection system was MicroVision-developed and laser-sharp, requiring no manual focus knob — an advantage over rival […]

Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1: Small projector packs a big punch
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digitalone.com.sg
Published: 27.11.2015
Sony MP-CL1: Small projector packs a big punch

Sony's first foray into the handheld projector market, the MP-CL1, is a gorgeous and sleek affair that packs a big punch despite its small size. The projector, which is housed in a matt aluminium casing, weighs about 200g. It feels about the same size and weight as an external hard disk drive, and can fit into any bag or even...

Sony MP-CL1A Best portable projectors of 2016!
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Android Authority
Published: 06.10.2016
Best portable projectors of 2016!

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Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1 Pico Laser Projector Review - Projector Reviews
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Sony MP-CL1 Pico Laser Projector Review - Projector Reviews

The Sony MP-CL1 is a slick, super-compact, .5 lb, laser powered pico projector w/ HD resolution. It accepts HDMI with MHL, micro-SD, and USB inputs. Cool!

Sony MP-CL1A Review: Sony MP-CL1A Mobile Projector (review)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 20.04.2018
Review: Sony MP-CL1A Mobile Projector (review)
4.3

What can be more fun than a projector you can put in your pocket? That’s where the Sony MP-CL1A projector will fit. Mobile projector it’s called. Mobile

Sony MP-CL1A Sony's mobile projector - Review: MP-CL1 » EFTM
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eftm.com.au
Published: 18.04.2016
Sony's mobile projector - Review: MP-CL1 » EFTM

Seeing a projector that is about the size of a big screen mobile phone that you can carry around with you is not new – in fact, I can remember seeing one of these six or seven years ago but those were really a gimmick, things are getting real now and we’ve put Sony’s MP-CL1 […]

Sony MP-CL1A Go compact: Sony MP-CL1A Mobile Projector
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T3 Middle East
Published: 30.08.2017
Go compact: Sony MP-CL1A Mobile Projector

Pico projectors FTW! There was a time when Pico projectors have started to become popular to the point where even smartphones started having them. Sony’s MP-CL1A Mobile Projector is mostly targeted to users that would want a way to easily pitch presentations or if you just want to watch a movie in a screen that’s …

Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1 Projector Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.10.2015
Sony MP-CL1 Projector Review
3.5

The Sony MP-CL1, a pico projector powered by lasers, works wirelessly and never needs focusing.

Sony MP-CL1A Sony MP-CL1 Pico Projector Review - Summary
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Sony MP-CL1 Pico Projector Review - Summary

This Summary page of our Sony MP-CL1 Projector Review consolidates much of the info found in the review. The question we try to answer: Is it right for you?

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