Sony VPL-PHZ50
MSRP$2,499

| Brand | Sony · Laser Projectors |
| Type | Installation |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | January 2021 |
| Resolution | WUXGA |
| Imaging technology | 3LCD |
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) |
| ISO light output | 5,000 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.23–1.97:1 |
A 5,000-lumen WUXGA (1920x1200) 3LCD laser projector for conference rooms, classrooms and simulators, with a 1.6x manual zoom lens and +55%/-35% vertical lens shift. It has two HDMI inputs, an HDBaseT port and a 16 W mono speaker, and it accepts 4K/30p signals.
Data sheet
Picture
| Imaging technology | 3LCD | |
| Technology brand | 3LCD | |
| Number of imaging devices | 3 | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.64 in | |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 | |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1200 | |
| Optical system description | Three LCD panels (R, G, B) lit by a blue laser diode split by a dichroic mirror, with a yellow phosphor for the red and green; panels use an optical compensator | |
| Panel alignment / convergence control | Zone | |
| Dynamic light control | Laser dimming | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4 |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.23–1.97:1 | |
| Projection distance table | 80″: 2.12–3.39 m · 100″: 2.65–4.24 m · 120″: 3.18–5.09 m · 150″: 3.98–6.36 m · 200″: 5.3–8.48 m | |
| Zoom type | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 1.6× | |
| Focus | Manual | |
| Vertical lens shift | -35–55% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±15% | |
| Motorized lens shift | No | |
| Interchangeable lens | No | |
| Image size range | 40–300 in | |
| Vertical keystone | -30–30° | |
| Horizontal keystone | -30–30° |
Light source
| Light source type | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light source detail | Laser diode (Sony Z-Phosphor) | |
| Light source life | Recommended: 20,000 h | |
| ISO light output | 5,000 lm ISO 21118 | ISO 21118 |
| Colour light output (CLO) | 5,000 lm (colour) IDMS 15.4 | IDMS 15.4 |
| Brightness by mode | Standard: 5,000 lm · Middle: 4,000 lm |
Audio
| Speaker power | 16 W | |
| Speaker count | 1 | |
| Audio channels | Mono | |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm |
Inputs, control & connectivity
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | |
| HDMI port count | 2 | |
| Audio input terminals | 3.5 mm | |
| Horizontal scan frequency | 15–92 kHz | |
| Vertical scan frequency | 24–92 Hz | |
| HDBaseT | Yes | |
| VGA input | Yes | |
| RS-232 | Yes | |
| LAN control | Yes | |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Crestron | |
| Wi-Fi | None | |
| Ethernet | Yes |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 0–40°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| High-altitude mode | Yes | |
| Operating orientations | Portrait | |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | |
| Power consumption (max) | 440 W | |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby power | 1 W | |
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Standard: 35 dB(A) · Middle: 32 dB(A) |
Physical & installation
| Width | 422 mm | |
| Depth | 338 mm | |
| Height | 129 mm | |
| Weight | 6.6 kg | |
| Air filter | Replaceable |
Support & ownership
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 5 yr · 🇦🇺 AU 5 yr or 12,000 h Retailer-stated terms; Sony's own warranty page was not readable | |
| Light-source warranty | 5 years or 12,000 hours (Australia) | |
| User manual | https://helpguide.sony.net/vpl/phz50/v1/en/print.pdf |
In the box
| Box contents | Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Vga cable, Quick start guide |
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-PHZ50 needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.23–1.97:1 lens.
- Download spec as CSV — Every value on this data sheet with its unit and source, one row per spec.
- Download spec as JSON — The same data from the open data API, with variants and identifiers.
Variants & identifiers
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| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 🇺🇸 US | ASIN | B094V5LZRM |
| MPN | VPLPHZ50 |
Reviews
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2022 | SONY VPL-PHZ50 WUXGA 3LCD Projector Review | Projector Reviews |




