Sony VPL-VW325ES
MSRP $5,499
| Brand | Sony · Home Cinema (ES) |
| Type | Home cinema |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | May 2021 |
| Lineage | VPL-VW295ES→VPL-VW325ES |
| Resolution | DCI 4K |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Lamp |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,500 lm |
| Throw ratio | 1.38–2.83:1 |
| Input lag | 4K UHD: 60 Hz 27 ms |
A native 4K home-cinema projector with three 0.74-inch SXRD panels, a 225 W lamp and a motorized 2.06x zoom lens with wide lens shift. It has two HDMI inputs and active 3D support but no built-in speakers or iris, and suits dark rooms with screens up to about 200 inches. Sold in some markets as the VPL-VW290ES.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 1,500 lm | |
| Imaging technology | LCoS | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | |
| Panel alignment | Zone-by-zone | |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | |
| Dynamic contrast method | None | |
| Manual iris | No | |
| Gamma / EOTF presets | 2.2, 2.4, 2.6 | |
| Colour temperature presets | D93, D65, D55, Custom | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Tone mapping (maker name) | Dynamic HDR Enhancer | |
| Colour management (CMS) | 6-axis | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, 2D → 3D |
Light source
| Light source | Lamp | |
| Lamp power | 225 W | |
| Replacement lamp | LMP-H220 | |
| Light-source life | Up to 6,000 h eco | |
| Light output control | Steps |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 1.38–2.83:1100″ · 3.10–6.35 m | |
| Image size | 60–300 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Zoom ratio | 2.05×Derived | |
| Focal length | 21.7–44.7 mm | |
| Aperture (f-number) | 3–4 | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Vertical lens shift | -80–85% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±31% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz | |
| Input lag | About 4K UHD: 60 Hz 27 ms Input Lag Reduction on | Input Lag Reduction on |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.0 | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 496 × 464 × 205 mm | |
| Weight | 14,000 g | |
| Colours | Black, White |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 35–85%RH | |
| Altitude | High-altitude mode | |
| Power draw | Max 390 W | |
| Standby | 0.4 W | |
| Networked standby | 1 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Eco 26 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr third-party listing; Sony's warranty terms were not readable. | |
| Spare parts | Lamp LMP-H220 · Mount PSS-H10 |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Lens cap | |
| Remote | Backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2021 | Sony VPL-VW325ES 4K SXRD Projector Review ProjectorCentral · June 5, 2021 | ProjectorCentral |
| January 24, 2022 | Sony VPL-VW290ES VW325ES 4k projector review Cameralabs · January 24, 2022 | Cameralabs |
Videos
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-VW325ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 1.38–2.83:1 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
Use these to confirm a listing is this exact model. Any of them works at /p/{code}.
| Variant | Region | Type | Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | All regions | MPN | VPL-VW325ES |
| White | All regions | MPN | VPL-VW325ES-W |
Sources
- Sony Electronics Unveils Two New Native 4K Home Cinema Projectors (Sony Electronics press release, 15 Apr 2021)
- ProjectorCentral
- Sony VPL-VW290ES / VPL-VW325ES Operating Instructions (copy hosted by ProjectorCentral)
- Cameralabs
- Sony VPL-VW325ES-B specifications (ProjectorCentral, archived)
- Sony VPL-VW325ES Quick Reference Manual
Also known as
| VPL-VW290ES | All regions | Regional model |