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Sony VPL GTZ380 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70,390Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:10000Throw ratio:?Lamp life:20000 hours

Sony VPL GTZ380 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 VPL GTZ380
7.7/10

Overall score

Score
7.7/ 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
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

90%

7.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–²Better than 88% of projectors
5.7

Value for money

Value for money
5.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

8.1

Projection & Lens

12%

7.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.5

Audio & Features

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

5.9

Design & Power

â–²Better than 88%
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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
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70,390
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Technical Specifications of projector Sony VPL GTZ380

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components:

42%

8.7

Image Quality

22%

8.1

Projection & Lens

12%

7.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

5.5

Audio & Features

8%

5.7

Connectivity

6%

5.9

Design & Power

7.7
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sony VPL GTZ380 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.7
ANSI lumens
10,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 10,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 99.6% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
16,000:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 16000:1, higher than 57.5% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
Native 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
?
Min throw distance
1.05 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.05 m, longer than 50.6% of projectors and equal to 0.3% of projectors.
Max projection size
?
Zoom ratio
1.95
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.95, wider than 83.1% of projectors.
With standard VPLL-Z8014 lens.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorized zoom. 83.8% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
21.5 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 21.5 ms, lower than 59.3% of projectors.
In Game Mode.
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
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45% of projectors and equal to 47.7% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not support Wi-Fi. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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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.
Z-Phosphor, 3-channel RBB design.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Laser Phosphor.
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
200 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 200 W of power, less than 53.7% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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Sony VPL GTZ380 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 4.55x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (10,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    10,000 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector supports lens memory, while the average projector does not. 9% of projectors support lens memory.
  • 0.65 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    With standard VPLL-Z8014 lens.
    1.95 vs 1.3
  • 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.
  • 4.55x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (10,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    10,000 vs 2,200
  • 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
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    100% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 4K.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This projector has a higher contrast ratio than the average projector (16000:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    16,000:1 vs 10,000:1
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector supports lens memory, while the average projector does not. 9% of projectors support lens memory.
  • 0.65 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    With standard VPLL-Z8014 lens.
    1.95 vs 1.3
  • 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.
    motorized vs manual
  • 20 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (80 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    80 % vs 60 %
  • 3 % more horizontal lens shift
    This projector has more horizontal lens shift than the average projector (33 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    Dependent on installed lens.
    33 % vs 30 %
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
    Via Motionflow.
  • Modern HDCP version
    This projector offers Modern HDCP version than the average projector (2.3 vs 2.2). The average projector supports HDCP 2.2.
    2.3 vs 2.2
  • 5.5 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (21.5 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    In Game Mode.
    21.5 ms vs 27 ms
  • 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
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 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.
    Laser Phosphor.
  • 0.2 W lower standby power
    This projector uses less standby power than the average projector (0.3 W vs 0.5 W). The average projector uses 0.5 W of standby power.
    0.3 W vs 0.5 W
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (39 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    39 dB vs 30 dB
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • 16.45x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (51 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    Without lens.
    51 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 91.42x more expensive
    Sony VPL GTZ380 is more expensive than the average projector (£70,390 vs £770).
    £70,390 vs £770
  • 5 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (33 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    33 dB vs 28 dB
  • 4.87x less popular
    Sony VPL GTZ380 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 91.42x more expensive
    Sony VPL GTZ380 is more expensive than the average projector (£70,390 vs £770).
    £70,390 vs £770
  • 4.87x less popular
    Sony VPL GTZ380 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 14.7% worse value for money
    Sony VPL GTZ380 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.67 vs 6.5).
    5.67 vs 6.51
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • No Bluetooth support
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.5% of projectors support Bluetooth.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector drawback: no built-in speaker. 85.3% of projectors have a built-in speaker.
  • 9 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (39 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    39 dB vs 30 dB
  • 16.45x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (51 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    Without lens.
    51 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 5 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (33 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    33 dB vs 28 dB
  • 260 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (560 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    560 mm vs 300 mm
  • 101 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (228 mm vs 127 mm). The average projector has a height of 127 mm.
    228 mm vs 127 mm
  • 83 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (228 mm vs 145 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 145 mm.
    228 mm vs 145 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
ProjectorCentral
≈ estimated
28/01/2022
Independent review · measurements and HDR tests
Verdict
Sony VPL-GTZ380 is not for everyone, but it is likely the best projected HDR you will see if the room and budget fit.
9.0
David Susilo Unscripted
≈ estimated
03/07/2023
Hands-on review · calibration settings and image tests
Verdict
Sony VPL-GTZ380 beats rival projectors at this price, though its black level trails JVC and frame adapt HDR is missing.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony VPL GTZ380

  • Unmatched 10,000 lumens brightness allows for vibrant images even in rooms with ambient light
  • Superior HDR performance that rivals flat-panel TVs, thanks to high light output and X1 Ultimate processing
  • Full DCI-P3 color gamut coverage without the loss of brightness typically caused by color filters
  • Outstanding native contrast and deep black levels for an SXRD panel
  • Relatively compact and quiet operation (39dB) given its professional-grade power
  • Excellent installation flexibility with motorized lens shift, zoom, and interchangeable lens options

What customers don't like about Sony VPL GTZ380

  • Extremely high price point (approx. $80,000) puts it out of reach for most consumers
  • Lenses are sold separately and add significant additional cost ($8,000 - $16,000)
  • May emit a high-pitched laser engine whine that is audible at lower fan speeds
  • Requires a 220-volt power input to reach its full 10,000-lumen brightness
  • Generates significant heat, which can quickly warm up smaller or poorly ventilated rooms
  • Lacks internal dynamic frame-by-frame HDR tone mapping, often requiring an expensive external processor like a Lumagen for the best results

Verdict

The Sony VPL-GTZ380 is a flagship professional laser projector featuring three 0.74-inch native 4K SXRD panels (4096 x 2160) and an exceptional 10,000 lumens of brightness, making it suitable for both dark home cinemas and well-lit media rooms. Its unique three-channel Z-Phosphor laser light source, which includes an additional red laser diode, allows it to achieve 100% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut without sacrificing brightness, while the X1 Ultimate for projector processor provides advanced real-time HDR enhancement and object-based super resolution. Main pros include its immense color volume, high 16,000:1 native contrast ratio, 20,000-hour maintenance-free lifespan, and a relatively compact 51kg chassis with whisper-quiet 39dB operation. However, notable cons include its extremely high retail price (approximately $80,000 excluding the lens), high power consumption of up to 1,800W, and the fact that 4K 120Hz support requires an optional paid license.

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