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Sony Lspx A1 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£24,490Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:2500Throw ratio:0.16:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Sony Lspx A1 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Lspx A1
6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best projectors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

90%

6.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

▼Worse than 51% of projectors
4.9

Value for money

Value for money
4.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

▼Worse than 94%
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

3.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

▲Better than 53%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

  • sony-lspx-a1
sony-lspx-a1
Where to buy
    N/A~ £24,490
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Technical Specifications of projector Sony Lspx A1

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

3.7

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.9

Audio & Features

8%

6.5

Connectivity

6%

7.4

Design & Power

6.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sony Lspx A1 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

4.9
ANSI lumens
2,500
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2,500 ANSI lumens, brighter than 53.3% of projectors and equal to 4.1% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
Native panel resolution
4096x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 4096x2160, higher than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 4.7% of projectors.
Output Resolution
4096x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 4096x2160, higher than 95.3% of projectors and equal to 3.6% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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Throw ratio
0.16:1
Min throw distance
?
Max projection size
120 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 120 inch, smaller than 80% of projectors and equal to 11.1% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.02
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.02, narrower than 99.1% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not support ALLM. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support VRR. 1.6% of projectors support VRR.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
?
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
This projector supports Bluetooth 4.2, more modern than 56.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have smart TV features. 43.8% of projectors have smart TV features.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 18.8% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
Laser Phosphor.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Z-Phosphor laser light source with ~2,500 lumens.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 34.4% of projectors and equal to 27.6% of projectors.
Laser light source life.
Lamp life (eco mode)
20,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 36.3% of projectors and equal to 19% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
475 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 475 W of power, more than 96.7% of projectors.
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Sony Lspx A1 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    4096x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    4096x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • 11.9x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (119 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 x 23W + 50W subwoofer.
    119 W vs 10 W
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via Motionflow.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
    motorized vs manual
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    Z-Phosphor laser light source with ~2,500 lumens.
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    4096x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (4096x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    4096x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
    HLG added by firmware.
  • 13.6% brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (2,500 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,500 vs 2,200
  • Has motorized zoom
    This projector has motorized zoom, while the average projector does not. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
    motorized vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via Motionflow.
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 11.9x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (119 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    3 x 23W + 50W subwoofer.
    119 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    Z-Phosphor laser light source with ~2,500 lumens.
  • 27 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (3 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    3 % vs 30 %
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (6 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    6 % vs 60 %
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 0.28 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.02 vs 1.3
  • 24.19x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (75 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    75 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 31.81x more expensive
    Sony Lspx A1 is more expensive than the average projector (£24,490 vs £770).
    £24,490 vs £770
  • 31.81x more expensive
    Sony Lspx A1 is more expensive than the average projector (£24,490 vs £770).
    £24,490 vs £770
  • 32.7% worse value for money
    Sony Lspx A1 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (4.9 vs 6.5).
    4.9 vs 6.51
  • 4.87x less popular
    Sony Lspx A1 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 29.4% lower refresh rate
    This projector has a lower refresh rate than the average projector (60 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    60 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • 27 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (3 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    3 % vs 30 %
  • 126.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (120 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    120 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • 54 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (6 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    6 % vs 60 %
  • 0.28 2x narrower zoom range
    This projector has a lower zoom ratio than the average projector (1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.02 vs 1.3
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 1 fewer USB ports
    This projector has fewer USB ports than the average projector (0 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    0 vs 1
  • 24.19x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (75 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    75 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 240 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (475 W vs 235 W). The average projector uses 235 W of power.
    475 W vs 235 W
  • 955 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (1,255 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    1,255 mm vs 300 mm
  • 432 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (559 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    559 mm vs 127 mm
  • 325 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (470 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    470 mm vs 145 mm

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What customers like about Sony Lspx A1

  • Elegant, furniture-like design with a marble top and aluminum frame that blends into living spaces
  • Impressive ultra-short-throw capability, projecting a 120-inch image from just 9.6 inches away
  • High-quality integrated 360-degree sound system featuring organic glass tube tweeters
  • Native 4K resolution (4096 x 2160) providing sharp and detailed visuals
  • Self-contained system that eliminates the need for external speakers or visible wiring
  • Longer lifespan laser light source compared to traditional projector lamps

What customers don't like about Sony Lspx A1

  • Extremely high price point (approx. $30,000 / £30,000), making it inaccessible for most consumers
  • Lacks support for Dolby Vision, despite being a high-end device
  • Audio performance, while good, may not match the quality of dedicated high-end speaker systems at a similar price
  • Large and heavy physical footprint (approx. 75 kg), making it difficult to move or install
  • Slight image distortions reported, such as minor arcing at the top edge of the projection
  • More motion blurring compared to some of Sony's dedicated standard-throw 4K home cinema projectors

Verdict

The Sony LSPX-A1 is a high-end 4K Ultra Short Throw laser projector integrated into a luxury furniture cabinet featuring an engineered marble top and aluminum frame. Key technical specifications include a native 4K resolution (4096 x 2160) using a 0.74" SXRD x 3 display system, 2,500 lumens of brightness from a Z-Phosphor laser light source with a 20,000-hour lifespan, and an infinite dynamic contrast ratio. It can project a massive 120-inch image from just 9.6 inches away from the wall and includes a sophisticated 360-degree audio system with two organic glass cylinder tweeters, three midrange speakers (23W each), and a 50W subwoofer. Its primary pros are its stunning design that blends seamlessly into living spaces, exceptional native 4K picture quality, and powerful built-in immersive audio that eliminates the need for external speakers. However, notable cons include its extremely high original launch price of approximately $30,000, its substantial weight of over 165 lbs (75 kg) making it difficult to move, and the fact that it has been discontinued by Sony.

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