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Sony VPL-VZ1000ES

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Sony's latest short-throw projector has finally made it to the UKRead more
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Pros

  • The projector does an excellent job upscaling 1080p

Cons

  • custom drop-down ceiling lift
  • the image washes out in bright light
  • projector is easily mistaken for a small table or an ornamental decoration
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Key specs

  • SXRD
  • 4096, 2160 px
  • 500 lm
  • yes
  • 20000 h
  • , 24 dB
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Sony VPL-VZ1000ES - Pros & Cons

Sony VPL-VZ1000ES

Pros

  • The projector does an excellent job upscaling 1080p

Cons

  • custom drop-down ceiling lift
  • the image washes out in bright light
  • projector is easily mistaken for a small table or an ornamental decoration
  • It s not a UHD projector for cinephiles
  • it s not HDR that particularly impresses
  • the image is duller
  • you re missing out on HDR details
  • clasping onto bars as sunlight streams down
  • It also seems a little lacklustre in the blacker areas
  • missing out on detail while watching the Blu-ray

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Sony VPL-VZ1000ES - Full Specifications

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General
Projector typeSXRD
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
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Dimensions
Width36.42 in
Height8.6 in
Depth19.44 in
Weight77.16 lb
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Image
Resolution4096 x 2160 px
Brightness (max)500.0 lm
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
Video formats supported
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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Communication
Ethernet connectionyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
Number of HDMI inputs4
USByes
USB 2.01
VGA inyes
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Technical details
Noise level< 24
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Lighting
Lamp life max (normal)20000.0 h
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Features
Ultra short throwyes
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Glasses includedno
HD readyyes
Full HD (HD ready 1080p)yes
HDRyes

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Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Sony - Editorial Reviews (4)

Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Sony VPL-VZ1000ES UST 4K projector review - Inside CI
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Sony VPL-VZ1000ES UST 4K projector review - Inside CI
9 minute read
Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Hands on: Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.05.2017
Hands on: Home review

Sony's latest short-throw projector has finally made it to the UK

By What Hi-Fi?
7 minute read
Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Sony VPL-VZ1000ES SXRD 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Projector Review
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Sound & Vision
Published: 13.09.2017
Sony VPL-VZ1000ES SXRD 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Projector Review

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

11 minute read
Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Sony's cheapest 100-inch TV is a $25,000 4K laser projector
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CNET
Published: 12.01.2017
Sony's cheapest 100-inch TV is a $25,000 4K laser projector

Want a triple-digit-sized Sony 4K screen but can't quite swing the 60 grand Sony wants for its 100-inch LCD TV? Here's your answer.

By David Katzmaier
2 minute read

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