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Sony VPL PHZ60 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,420Native panel resolution:1920x1200ANSI lumens:6000Throw ratio:1.23-1.97:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Sony VPL PHZ60 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 PHZ60
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 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 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.7

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 54% of projectors
5.0

Value for money

Value for money
5.0/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 93%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Design & Power

â–²Better than 60%
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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%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of projector Sony VPL PHZ60

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

5.7

Projection & Lens

12%

6.6

HDMI & Gaming

10%

6.0

Audio & Features

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

6.6

Design & Power

6.7
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 PHZ60 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 64.5% of projectors.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.0
ANSI lumens
6,000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 6,000 ANSI lumens, brighter than 96.5% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
Native panel resolution
1920x1200
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1200, higher than 85.9% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Output Resolution
1920x1200
This projector supports output resolution up to 1920x1200, higher than 66% of projectors and equal to 3% of projectors.
Projection technology
3LCD
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Throw ratio
1.23-1.97:1
Min throw distance
1.06 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 1.06 m, longer than 51.1% of projectors and equal to 1.9% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.9% of projectors and equal to 37.9% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
1.6
Market range: <1.1 – >2.1
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 1.6, wider than 58.4% of projectors and equal to 18.6% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% 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
10.2 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 10.2 Gbps, lower than 52.5% of projectors and equal to 45.2% 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.
Laser diode.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Z-Phosphor laser light source.
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.
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.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
220 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 220 W of power, less than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 1.1% of projectors.
Typical power draw.
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Sony VPL PHZ60 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • 2.73x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (6,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    6,000 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    2 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.
    Z-Phosphor laser light source.
  • 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
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 2.73x brighter image
    This projector has higher ANSI lumens than the average projector (6,000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    6,000 vs 2,200
  • High native resolution
    This projector has a higher native panel resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector has a native panel resolution of 1920x1080.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (1920x1200 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    1920x1200 vs 1920x1080
  • 0.3 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (1.6 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    1.6 vs 1.3
  • 53.5 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
  • 2 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (2 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    2 vs 1
  • Includes VGA
    This projector includes VGA input, while the average projector does not. 45.3% of projectors include VGA input.
  • 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
  • 60% stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (16 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    16 W vs 10 W
  • 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.
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 15 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    15 % vs 30 %
  • No Wi-Fi support
    This projector does not support Wi-Fi, while the average projector does. 52.9% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    37 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 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • 30.1% worse value for money
    Sony VPL PHZ60 has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5 vs 6.5).
    5 vs 6.51
  • 4.87x less popular
    Sony VPL PHZ60 has a lower popularity than the average projector (1 vs 4.9).
    1 vs 4.87
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Sony VPL PHZ60 is more expensive than the average projector (£2,420 vs £770).
    £2,420 vs £770
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    This projector has a lower color depth than the average projector (8 bit vs 10 bit). The average projector has 10 bit of color depth.
    8 bit vs 10 bit
  • No 3D support
    This projector does not support 3D playback, while the average projector does. 55% of projectors support 3D playback.
  • Narrower color gamut
    This projector has a lower color gamut coverage than the average projector (92% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    92% Rec.709 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • No 3D glasses support
    This projector does not support 3D glasses, while the average projector does. 55.1% of projectors support 3D glasses.
  • 15 % less horizontal lens shift
    This projector has fewer horizontal lens shift than the average projector (15 % vs 30 %). The average projector has 30 % horizontal lens shift.
    15 % vs 30 %
  • 5 % less vertical lens shift
    This projector has fewer vertical lens shift than the average projector (55 % vs 60 %). The average projector has 60 % vertical lens shift.
    Asymmetrical range: -35% to 55%.
    55 % vs 60 %
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/30Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • 43.3% lower HDMI bandwidth
    This projector has a lower HDMI bandwidth than the average projector (10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps). The average projector has 18 Gbps of HDMI bandwidth.
    10.2 Gbps vs 18 Gbps
  • 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 sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 80.6% of projectors have a sleep timer.
  • 7 dB louder operation
    This projector has a higher audible noise than the average projector (37 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    37 dB vs 30 dB
  • 6 dB louder eco mode
    This projector has a higher audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (34 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    34 dB vs 28 dB
  • 2.26x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (7 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    7 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 122 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (422 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    422 mm vs 300 mm

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony VPL PHZ60

  • High brightness with up to 6,000 lumens, suitable for bright environments like lecture halls and churches.
  • Compact and lightweight design, marketed as one of the world's smallest in its class.
  • Excellent installation flexibility due to 1.6x zoom lens and a wide range of horizontal and vertical lens shift.
  • Low-maintenance laser light source with a long lifespan of up to 20,000 hours.
  • Consistent and vivid picture quality featuring Sony's 'Reality Creation' and 'Bright View' technologies.
  • Generous 5-year or 12,000-hour warranty, which is longer than many competitors.

What customers don't like about Sony VPL PHZ60

  • Noticeable fan noise, particularly in higher brightness modes (measured up to 47.2 dB).
  • Brightness Priority mode can produce a noticeable green cast on the image.
  • Manual-only focus and zoom controls, which may be inconvenient for ceiling-mounted units.
  • The dust filter is located on the bottom, often requiring the projector to be moved or unmounted for cleaning.
  • Lacks modern connectivity features such as built-in Wi-Fi or a video-out port for secondary displays.
  • Poor network control and a remote control range limited to roughly 30 feet.

Verdict

The Sony VPL-PHZ60 is a compact 3LCD laser projector that delivers 6,000 lumens of brightness (6,500 center lumens) and a native WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution with support for 4K 30P input signals. Key features include Sony's Reality Creation for image enhancement, a 20,000-hour laser light source, and flexible installation through a 1.6x manual zoom lens and wide lens shift (+55% vertical). Pros include its world-leading small and lightweight chassis for its brightness class, exceptional color accuracy, and intelligent settings that optimize performance for different environments. However, it has some cons, such as manual focus and zoom rather than motorized controls, the lack of built-in Wi-Fi, and a dust filter located on the bottom of the unit, which can make maintenance difficult once ceiling-mounted.

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