Should You Buy a Sony Projector?

Sony is well known for its digital cameras, camcorders, TVs and headphones.

If you are thinking about buying a Sony projector then our handy guide provides you with all the key info at a glance. Our objective, impartial comparison of projector brands is compiled by analysing over 20,000 user and expert reviews and 680+ awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 2,600 projectors.

Sony are recognised for their wide selection of premium and award winning projectors. Their projectors start at $289 for the MP-CD1 which has a noise level of §dB, is a projector that has a very low contrast ratio and a projector that has a resolution of wvga (854x480) and go up to $22,999 for the VPL-VZ1000 which has a noise level of 24dB and is a projector that has a resolution of 4096 x 2400 (4K). The average price of a new Sony projector is $2,932.

Is Sony the Best Projector Brand?

So are Sony projectors any good? We give every projector a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all projectors we are able to impartially rank all the projector brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Sony is the 3rd best projector brand out there.

Let's look at how Sony projectors compare to the other projector brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

There's a wide selection of Sony projectors available compared to other projector brands, with over 70 Sony projectors currently on the market in the US. Sony also have better reviews than the typical projector brand, with the average rating of a Sony projector being 78%.

Sony have a number of great features including reality creation which sets them apart from the competition. When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Sony projector is $19 (based on a person typically using a projector for 5 hours per week), which makes them more efficient than most other projector brands.

However Sony projectors tend to be more expensive than most other projector brands making them a less popular choice with consumers.

What Do the Sony Projector Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Sony projector to work out the average distribution of reviews for Sony and then compared this to the other projector brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		137
4 stars		48
3 stars		10
2 stars		2
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		226
4 stars		24
3 stars		9
2 stars		1
1 star		6

Over 94% of expert reviews and 94% of user reviews for Sony projectors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 84% and 88% respectively across all Projector brands.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to Sony projectors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other projector brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony
	71% 40 reviews	71% 21 reviews	78% 38 reviews	68% 17 reviews	80% 1 review
	81% 23 reviews	67% 9 reviews	67% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	85% 29 reviews
	93% 18 reviews	95% 20 reviews	96% 15 reviews	87% 12 reviews	95% 7 reviews
	78% 12 reviews	80% 18 reviews	83% 11 reviews	70% 2 reviews	85% 8 reviews
	83% 18 reviews	82% 18 reviews	85% 2 reviews	79% 7 reviews	85% 6 reviews
	78% 15 reviews	79% 14 reviews	70% 3 reviews	77% 9 reviews	91% 9 reviews
	74% 15 reviews	74% 10 reviews	75% 2 reviews	67% 3 reviews	86% 10 reviews
	64% 14 reviews	62% 9 reviews	75% 8 reviews	60% 3 reviews
	89% 8 reviews	87% 15 reviews	89% 3 reviews	88% 4 reviews	100% 1 review
	72% 10 reviews	92% 5 reviews	80% 5 reviews	67% 6 reviews	95% 4 reviews
	80% 7 reviews	83% 8 reviews	90% 4 reviews	60% 1 review	96% 9 reviews
	87% 9 reviews	73% 8 reviews	70% 2 reviews	63% 7 reviews	100% 2 reviews
	82% 9 reviews	64% 5 reviews	71% 2 reviews	63% 6 reviews	78% 5 reviews
	83% 4 reviews	82% 5 reviews	83% 3 reviews	80% 5 reviews	93% 9 reviews
	72% 7 reviews	76% 4 reviews	70% 1 review	72% 5 reviews	89% 5 reviews
	83% 7 reviews	77% 6 reviews	85% 2 reviews	78% 6 reviews	90% 1 review
	78% 6 reviews	83% 3 reviews	87% 3 reviews	82% 6 reviews	80% 3 reviews
	70% 4 reviews	73% 2 reviews	77% 4 reviews	73% 1 review	83% 9 reviews
		80% 2 reviews	73% 14 reviews		77% 4 reviews
	98% 13 reviews			97% 3 reviews
Other Expert Sites	69% 186 reviews	71% 86 reviews	70% 90 reviews	72% 106 reviews	74% 74 reviews
Average	79% 425 reviews	78% 268 reviews	79% 217 reviews	73% 215 reviews	87% 196 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Sony Projectors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 102 industry awards for Sony projectors. The table below compares the number of awards received by Sony to other popular projector brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Benq	Optoma	Epson	Acer	Sony
	5	5	25	2	14
	10	13	14	6	6
	8	6	2		10
	5	7	3	2	8
	13		3		8
	5	4	1	6	5
	3	5	3	2	7
		3	15	1
	2	1	3	1	8
	3	2	3	5	1
	4	6			4
	5	1	1	3	3
	2	4	2	1	4
	7	4	1
	1	8	1		2
			2		7
	9
	4			1	2
	3			1	3
	4			1
Other Expert Sites	36	10	30	11	10
Total	129	79	109	43	102

How Reliable Are Sony Projectors?

We checked over 20,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Sony projectors. 10 of these reviews mention reliability of which 77% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Sony projector owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Sony projectors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Sony projectors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

It's a full HD model with 3D playback built around Sony's increasingly impressive SXRD projection technology

the technology is reassuringly robust

mount the projector parallel with the ceiling using the built in lens shift to dial it in

We mounted these on very sturdy Schedule 40 poles with Peerless mounts

are well made

NOT RELIABLE

I thought it was broken when I first installed it

Just as good as our broken projector

Features to Look Out For On Sony Projectors

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Sony projectors that set them apart from the competition. These include reality creation.

Sony Reality Creation

Sony projectors that feature reality creation include the Sony VPL-VW500ES ($6,999) and the Sony VPLHW55ES ($4,135).

Sony Picture Position Memory

Sony projectors that feature picture position memory include the Sony VPL-VW500ES ($6,999).

What is the Best Mid-Range Sony Projector?

Sony VPLEW455

WXGA RESOLUTION

33dB

3,500 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

4,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

225W LAMP POWER

$104 OVER 5 YEARS

A great mid range choice, priced at $799.99 is the Sony VPLEW455, which has a Kagoo Score of 75.

Features We Love:

High contrast ratio (20000:1)

Built-in speaker

Handheld remote control

Ethernet LAN

Ceiling mountable

A fully featured and good value for money WXGA average noise level projector, with low running costs. It has a built-in speaker, a handheld remote control and an Ethernet LAN and is ceiling mountable.

80 Features	Fully-Featured
72 Value for Money	Good
72 Running Costs	$100 Over 5 Years
75 Kagoo Score	Very Good

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What is the Best High End Sony Projector?

Sony VPLPHZ10

WUXGA RESOLUTION

28dB

5,000 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

20,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

1.27 - 1.89:1 THROW RATIO

If you're looking for a high end Sony projector then the Sony VPLPHZ10 takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 82, but is a bit more expensive at $1,899.99.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) resolution

Quieter than average noise level (28dB)

Very high contrast ratio (500000:1)

Bright projector brightness (5,000 ANSI lumens)

Handheld remote control

An award winning and fully featured WUXGA quiet projector, with a reasonable price. It has a handheld remote control and an Ethernet LAN, supports full HD and is ceiling mountable. Multiple reviews mentioned that it has good picture quality.

96 Reviews	5 Reviews + 3 Awards
83 Features	Fully-Featured
84 Popularity	Widely Available
76 Value for Money	Very Good
82 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Purchasers report that Sony VPLPHZ10 has great expert reviews and outstanding user reviews with an average overall rating of 95%.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Sony Projector?

Sony VPLDX221

XGA RESOLUTION

26dB

2,800 ANSI Lumens BRIGHTNESS

5,000h LAMP SERVICE LIFE

215W LAMP POWER

$59 OVER 5 YEARS

At only $803.90 and with a Kagoo Score of 76 the Sony VPLDX221 makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

Quieter than average noise level (26dB)

Built-in speaker

Handheld remote control

Air filter

HD-Ready

A fully featured and very economical to run XGA medium contrast ratio projector, with a phenomenally quiet 26dB noise level and a reasonable price.

80 Features	Fully-Featured
70 Value for Money	Good
89 Running Costs	$59 Over 5 Years
76 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Unboxing Proyektor Terjangkau Sony | VPL DX221

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