Sony VPL-VW1025ES

MSRP $39,999.99

Black Sony VPL-VW1025ES SXRD laser projector, front view with lens

Brand	Sony · Home Cinema (ES)
Type	Home cinema
Status	Discontinued
Released	May 2021
Lineage	VPL-VW995ES→VPL-VW1025ES
Resolution	DCI 4K
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Imaging technology	LCoS
Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,200 lm
Throw ratio	1.35–2.9:1
Input lag	4K UHD: 60 Hz 27 ms

A native 4K home-cinema projector with three 0.74-inch SXRD panels, a Z-Phosphor laser light source and Sony's X1 for projector processor. It has a motorized 2.1x ARC-F all-glass lens with wide lens shift and five lens-position memories, two HDMI 2.0 inputs and active 3D support but no built-in speakers. It suits dedicated rooms and large screens.

Data sheet

Picture

Claimed brightness (non-standard)	2,200 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
Pixel shift	None
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming
Gamma / EOTF presets	2.2, 2.4, 2.6
Colour temperature presets	D93, D65, D55, Custom
HDR formats	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)	Dynamic HDR Enhancer
Colour management (CMS)	6-axis
3D	Yes
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom

Light source

Light source	Laser (phosphor)
Light-source life	20,000 h
Light output control	Continuous

Optics

Throw ratio	1.35–2.9:1100″ · 3.03–6.51 m
Throw measured from	Lens
Image size	60–300 in
Zoom	Optical
Zoom ratio	2.15×Derived
Aperture (f-number)	2.9–3.9
Focus	Motorised
Vertical lens shift	±80%
Horizontal lens shift	±31%
Motorised lens shift	Yes
Lens memory slots	5
Interchangeable lens	Yes
Lens elements	18
Lens material	Glass

Motion & gaming

Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes
Max input refresh	1080p: 60 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz · DCI 4K: 60 Hz
Input lag	4K UHD: 60 Hz 27 ms Input Lag Reduction On	Input Lag Reduction On

Inputs & control

HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Max input resolution	DCI 4K
Control ports	RS-232, Wired IR, 12 V trigger

Smart platform

Ethernet

Yes

Audio

Speakers

Physical & installation

Dimensions (W × D × H)	560 × 496 × 223 mm
Weight	22,000 g
Colours	Black
Orientations	Ceiling, Rear

Environment & power

Operating temperature	5–35°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH
Altitude	High-altitude mode
Power draw	Max 490 W
Standby	0.4 W
Networked standby	1 W
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise	24 dB(A)

Safety & support

Warranty

🇺🇸 US 3 yr

In the box

In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, User manual, Lens cap
Remote	Backlit

Reviews

Articles

Date	Title	Publication
July 2, 2021	Sony VPL-VW1025ES 4K SXRD Laser Projector Review Projector Reviews · July 2, 2021	Projector Reviews
—	Sony VPL-VW1025ES native 4K projector review What Hi-Fi?	What Hi-Fi?

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Variants & identifiers

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Variant	Region	Type	Code
Black, US	🇺🇸 US	MPN	VPL-VW1025ES

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Also known as

VPL-VW890ES

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