Sony VPL-VZ1000ES
| Brand | Sony · Home Cinema (ES) |
| Type | UST laser TV |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Released | May 2017 |
| Resolution | DCI 4K |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG |
| Imaging technology | LCoS |
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) |
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,500 lm |
| Throw ratio | 0.22:1 |
A native 4K SXRD ultra short throw projector with a laser phosphor light source. It projects an 80 to 120 inch image from a few inches away and suits living-room and furniture-style installs.
Data sheet
Picture
| Claimed brightness (non-standard) | 2,500 lm | |
| Imaging technology | LCoS | |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.74 in | |
| Native resolution | DCI 4K (4096 × 2160) | |
| Native aspect | 17:9Derived | |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG | |
| Picture certifications | IMAX Enhanced | |
| 3D | Yes | |
| 3D glasses sync | RF |
Light source
| Light source | Laser (phosphor) | |
| Light-source life | Up to 20,000 h |
Optics
| Throw ratio | 0.22:1100″ · 0.49 m | |
| Image size | 80–120 in | |
| Zoom | Optical | |
| Focus | Motorised | |
| Vertical lens shift | ±6% | |
| Horizontal lens shift | ±3% | |
| Motorised lens shift | Yes | |
| Interchangeable lens | No |
Motion & gaming
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | Yes | |
| Max input refresh | DCI 4K: 60 Hz |
Inputs & control
| HDMI inputs | 4 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) | |
| Max input resolution | DCI 4K | |
| Control ports | RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger |
Smart platform
| Ethernet | Yes |
Audio
Physical & installation
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 925 × 494 × 218 mm | |
| Weight | 35,000 g | |
| Orientations | Table, Ceiling, Rear |
Environment & power
| Operating temperature | 5–35°C | |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | |
| Power draw | Max 435 W | |
| Standby | 0.5 W | |
| Networked standby | 0.6 W | |
| Mains input | 100–240 V · 50/60 Hz | |
| Fan noise | Max 24 dB(A) |
Safety & support
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 3 yr third-party listing: ProjectorCentral shows Warranty 3 Years; Sony's own terms were not found. |
In the box
| In the box | Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual | |
| Remote | Backlit |
Reviews
Articles
| Date | Title | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2017 | Sony VPL-VZ1000ES SXRD 4K Ultra-Short-Throw Projector Review Sound & Vision · September 13, 2017 | Sound & Vision |
| June 27, 2017 | Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Laser, True 4K, Home Theater Projector Review Projector Reviews · June 27, 2017 | Projector Reviews |
| — | Sony VPL-VZ1000ES Review Trusted Reviews | Trusted Reviews |
| — | Hands on: Sony VPL-VZ1000ES review What Hi-Fi? | What Hi-Fi? |
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Other
Tools
- Throw calculator — How far from the screen the VPL-VZ1000ES needs to sit for a given image size, set to its 0.22:1 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, US | 🇺🇸 US | MPN | VPL-VZ1000ES |





