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Sony VPL-VW300ES

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Pros

  • looked wonderful and pristine
  • VW300ES is reasonably well set up for that
  • excellent performance and incredible picture quality

Cons

  • lack of a lens memory
  • lacks dynamic iris control
  • makes the movie appear too artificially processed

Key specs

  • SXRD
  • 60, 300 in
  • 4096, 2160 px
  • 1500 lm
  • yes
  • 2.32, 11.99 m
  • 26 dB

Sony VPL-VW300ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-VW300ES

Pros

  • looked wonderful and pristine
  • VW300ES is reasonably well set up for that
  • excellent performance and incredible picture quality
  • each transition steady and blur-free
  • The picture remains clean even in its densest moments
  • image dynamics remain pronounced and the black level generally impressive
  • True Cinema is similarly watchable
  • Smooth High and Smooth Low settings
  • It works particularly well with HD studio content
  • clean
  • crisp Full HD detail that's

Cons

  • lack of a lens memory
  • lacks dynamic iris control
  • makes the movie appear too artificially processed
  • up requires a projector to be near a rear wall
  • luxuriant colours and deep black level are mesmerising
  • cause a corresponding increase in fan noise
  • home cinema system
  • The projector may lack a dynamic iris
  • 3D might suffer from a lack of brightness prove unfounded
  • jagged edges
  • Sony dropped to hit that price point

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Sony VPL-VW300ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Portableno
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
SteeringMotor-driven
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width19.51 in
Height7.69 in
Depth18.25 in
Weight30.86 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampUHP
Number of lamps1
Bulb power230.0 W
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Features
Backlit remote controlyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
Auto power offyes
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
Compatible glasses
Active
Full HD 3D (1080p)yes
Glasses includedyes
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRno
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Power
Operational Power Consumption (min-max)< 340
Power consumption (typical)340.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (max)340.0 W
Separate power connector (mains)
Large power inlet connector
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Connectivity
Analog 3.5mm outputno
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite inputno
Digital coaxial input (S/PDIF)no
Digital coaxial output (S/PDIF)no
Serial interface typeRS-232C
DisplayPortno
DVI inno
HDMIyes
HDMI version2.0
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDCPyes
Headphone outputno
Microphone inputno
S-video inputno
SCART inno
USByes
USB (total)1
USB 2.01
USB powered (only mha USB)no
VGA inyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
AC (power) inputyes
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Technical details
Noise level26.0 dB
Noise level (economic mode)26.0 dB
Operating relative humidity (H-H)35 - 85
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Optics
Lens shiftyes
Horizontal lens shift range-31 - 31
Type of lens shift
  • Horizontal
  • Vertical
Lens memoryno
FocusAuto/Manual
Zoom ratio2.06 x
Zoom typeAuto/Manual
Projection distance2.32 - 11.99
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Image
Screen size60 - 300
Screen size compatibility60 - 300
Resolution4096 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
Native aspect ratio17:9
Aspect ratio
  • 2.35:1
  • 16:9
  • 17:9
Brightness (max)1500.0 lm
Contrast ratio12500:1
Dynamic contrast200000:1
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Video formats supported
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2560p
  • 3840p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionyes
Ethernet LAN data rates
  • 10
  • 100
Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Audio features
Built-in speakersno

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Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL-VW300ES 4K Projector Review
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HDTV Test
Sony VPL-VW300ES 4K Projector Review

To say that Sony is leading the home 4K projection arena is probably an understatement. Since the launch of its first native 4K home cinema projector in the form of the VPL-VW1000ES towards the end ...

Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL-VW300ES
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AVForums
Published: 29.11.2014
Sony VPL-VW300ES
4.5

Sony break the price barrier with their latest Ultra HD 4K projector, the VPL-VW300ES.

Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL-VW300ES review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.08.2015
Sony VPL-VW300ES review
4.5

All things bright and beautiful...come with a high price tag.

Sony VPL-VW300ES Home review
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whathifi
Published: 08.07.2015
Home review
5.0

This fantastic 4K all-rounder is pricey, but not many projectors make your movies look this good...

Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL-VW300ES review
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Home Cinema Choice
Published: 21.02.2015
Sony VPL-VW300ES review

Bigscreen Ultra HD is made even more attainable by this sub-£6,000 4K superhero Not unlike Tony Curtis in The Boston Strangler, Sony continues to tighten its grip on the premium end of the home cinema projection market.

Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL-VW300ES
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 05.09.2014
Sony VPL-VW300ES
5.0

Sony reinvents the projector market. Again.

Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL VW300ES 4K projector review - stunning picture quality
Tech Guide logo
Tech Guide
Published: 29.12.2014
Sony VPL VW300ES 4K projector review - stunning picture quality

If you’re serious about setting up a home theatre then you can’t go past a projector. And Sony’s new VPL-EW300S 4K projector should be at the top of your list. Sony has been a real pioneer when it comes to 4K and has had a hand in the technology from lens to lounge room. It’s […]

Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL-VW300ES
AVForums logo
AVForums
Published: 29.11.2014
Sony VPL-VW300ES
4.5

Sony break the price barrier with their latest Ultra HD 4K projector, the VPL-VW300ES.

Sony VPL-VW300ES Sony VPL VW300ES 4K projector review - stunning picture quality
Tech Guide logo
Tech Guide
Published: 29.12.2014
Sony VPL VW300ES 4K projector review - stunning picture quality

If you’re serious about setting up a home theatre then you can’t go past a projector. And Sony’s new VPL-EW300S 4K projector should be at the top of your list. Sony has been a real pioneer when it comes to 4K and has had a hand in the technology from lens to lounge room. It’s […]

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