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Sony VPL-VW870ES

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User ratings:
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3.7 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
42 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.2 out of 5
3 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
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Pros

  • noise is smooth and consistent
  • consistency of performance between UHD and upscaled 1080p
  • the look and feel is excellent

Cons

  • some slight colour banding in certain dark HDR tones
  • HDR images really pop off your screen
  • slightly more fan noise and shallower black levels

Key specs

  • SXRD
  • 2200 lm
  • yes
  • , 24 dB

Sony VPL-VW870ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-VW870ES

Pros

  • noise is smooth and consistent
  • consistency of performance between UHD and upscaled 1080p
  • the look and feel is excellent
  • both 4K and upscaled 1080p sources are exhibit
  • Colour
  • clarity and long lasting performance

Cons

  • some slight colour banding in certain dark HDR tones
  • HDR images really pop off your screen
  • slightly more fan noise and shallower black levels
  • the picture overall tends to look quite dark
  • the projector taking around 30ms to render pictures
  • It's also difficult to optimise
  • shade for these blacks to reach

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Sony VPL-VW870ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
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Design
Design typeDesktop projector
Colour of productBlack
Built-in displayno
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Dimensions
Width22.05 in
Height8.78 in
Depth19.53 in
Weight48.5 lb
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Lighting
Type of lampLaser diode
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Features
Plug and Playyes
Quick start guideyes
Handheld remote controlyes
Memory card readerno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
Sleep timeryes
Smart TVno
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
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Connectivity
Serial interface typeRS-232
DVI inno
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI connector typeFull-size
HDCPyes
Number of VGA (D-Sub) ports1
12V triggeryes
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Technical details
Noise level< 24
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80
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Optics
Vertical lens shift range80 - 80
Throw ratio1.28 - 2.73
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Image
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1024 x 576
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 4096 x 2160
Maximum analog resolution1920 x 1080 px
Brightness (max)2200.0 lm
Video formats supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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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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Power
Power consumption (typical)490.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.4 W
Power consumption (network standby)1.0 W

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