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Sony VPL-VW760ES review: 86 specs compared

Avg. price:~£13,200Native panel resolution:4096x2160ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:1.38-2.83:1Lamp life:20000 hours

Sony VPL-VW760ES Review: Compare 86 technical specifications and 11 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony VPL-VW760ES
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.1

Technical score

30%

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List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

8.7

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 79% of projectors
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 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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Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

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7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

7.4

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

â–²Better than 73%
8.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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80%

8.8

Average grade

20%

8.4

Popularity

Grades by review (11)
10 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–²Better than 86%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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What reviewers say about the Sony VPL-VW760ES

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Reviewers praise the laser light source and deep blacks, but criticize weak HDR, the 3D glasses and tricky installation.
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Technical Specifications of projector Sony VPL-VW760ES

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

42%

7.7

Image Quality

22%

7.4

Projection & Lens

12%

7.3

HDMI & Gaming

10%

4.4

Audio & Features

8%

5.3

Connectivity

6%

7.6

Design & Power

7.1
Reviews score
8.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 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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Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

5.6
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <280 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54% of projectors and equal to 5% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
?
Native panel resolution
4096x2160
This projector uses a native resolution of 4096x2160, higher than 95.9% of projectors and equal to 4.1% of projectors.
Output resolution
4096x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 4096x2160, higher than 95.9% of projectors and equal to 3.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
LCoS
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What reviewers say
Throw ratio
1.38-2.83:1
Min throw distance
2.41 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >1.651 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 2.41 m, longer than 97.7% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
300 inch
Market range: <120 inch – >301 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 300 inch, larger than 51.5% of projectors and equal to 38% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
2.06
Market range: <1.1 – >2.06
This projector offers a zoom ratio of 2.06, wider than 91.2% of projectors and equal to 2.9% of projectors.
Motorized zoom
yes
This projector has motorised zoom. 85.4% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Input lag
?
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
no
This projector does not switch to low-latency mode automatically. 16.1% of projectors offer this.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
no
This projector does not support variable refresh rate. 1.8% of projectors offer this.
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 46.1% of projectors and equal to 35.9% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10.2 Gbps – >48 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 48.9% of projectors and equal to 39.7% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This projector has 2 HDMI port/s, more than 45.9% of projectors and equal to 47.3% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
This projector does not support Bluetooth. 50.7% of projectors offer this.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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Smart TV features
no
This projector does not have built-in smart TV features. 43.9% of projectors offer this.
Operating system
none
Android OS
no
This projector does not run Android OS. 19.1% of projectors run Android OS.
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 36.8% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.5% of projectors offer this.
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What reviewers say
Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 75.4% of projectors and equal to 24.6% of projectors.
Z-Phosphor laser diode.
Laser light source
yes
This projector has a laser light source. 73.3% of projectors offer this.
Lamp life
20,000 hours
Market range: <3.5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 20,000 hours, shorter than 35.2% of projectors and equal to 25.8% 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 39.4% of projectors and equal to 17.9% of projectors.
Eco mode rating.
Operating power consumption
430 W
Market range: <57 W – >390 W
This projector uses 430 W of power, more than 94.2% of projectors and equal to 0.2% of projectors.
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What reviewers say

Sony VPL-VW760ES 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
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
  • 0.76 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    2.06 vs 1.3
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (76.5% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    76.5% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • 7 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    24 dB vs 31 dB
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 17.6% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.7/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    80%

    8.8

    Average grade

    20%

    8.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (11)
    10 reviews: 6 with a printed score, 4 estimated from the review. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.7 vs 7.4
  • 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 (76.5% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    76.5% DCI-P3 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 41.2% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.76 2x wider zoom range
    This projector has a higher zoom ratio than the average projector (2.1 vs 1.3). The average projector has 1.3 of zoom ratio.
    2.06 vs 1.3
  • Supports lens memory
    This projector stores lens settings, while the average projector does not. 8.1% of projectors offer this.
  • Motorised zoom
    This projector has motorised zoom, while the average projector does not. 14.7% of projectors support motorised zoom.
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers more advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). Typical projector: manual.
    motorized vs manual
  • 21 % more vertical lens shift
    This projector has more vertical lens shift than the average projector (85 % vs 64 %). The average projector has 64 % vertical lens shift.
    Asymmetrical range: 85% to 80%.
    85 % vs 64 %
  • 50 inch larger image size
    This projector has a higher projection size than the average projector (300 inch vs 250 inch). The average projector has 250 inch of projection size.
    300 inch vs 250 inch
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 45.6% of projectors support motorized focus.
  • Supports motion smoothing
    This projector supports motion smoothing, while the average projector does not. 34.1% of projectors offer this.
    Via Motionflow.
  • 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
  • 7 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (24 dB vs 31 dB). The average projector has 31 dB of audible noise.
    24 dB vs 31 dB
  • Laser light source
    This projector has a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 26.7% of projectors have one.
  • 4 dB quieter eco mode
    This projector has a lower audible noise in eco mode than the average projector (24 dB vs 28 dB). The average projector has 28 dB of audible noise in eco mode.
    24 dB vs 28 dB
  • 1.4 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.41 m vs 1.0055 m
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • 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
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 6.71x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (20 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    20 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 20x more expensive
    Sony VPL-VW760ES is more expensive than the average projector (£13,200 vs £660).
    £13,200 vs £660
  • 20x more expensive
    Sony VPL-VW760ES is more expensive than the average projector (£13,200 vs £660).
    £13,200 vs £660
  • 23.8% worse value for money
    Sony VPL-VW760ES has a lower value-for-money score than the average projector (5.61 vs 6.9).
    5.61 vs 6.95
  • 4 earlier release
    This projector was released earlier than the average projector (2017 vs 2021). The average projector was released in 2021.
    November 2017
    2017 vs 2021
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 1.4 m longer throw distance
    This projector has a higher throw distance than the average projector (2.4 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.0055 m of throw distance.
    2.41 m vs 1.0055 m
  • 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
  • No Wi-Fi connectivity
    This projector does not connect to Wi-Fi networks, while the average projector does. 53.4% of projectors offer this.
  • No Bluetooth connectivity
    This projector does not support Bluetooth, while the average projector does. 50.6% of projectors offer this.
  • No headphone jack
    This projector does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the average projector does. 84.4% of projectors offer a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • No built-in speaker
    This projector does not have a built-in speaker, while the average projector does. 87% of projectors have one.
  • No sleep timer
    This projector does not have a sleep timer, while the average projector does. 82.4% of projectors have one.
  • 6.71x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (20 kg vs 2.98 kg). The average projector weighs 2.98 kg.
    20 kg vs 2.98 kg
  • 200 W higher power use
    This projector uses more power than the average projector (430 W vs 230 W). The average projector uses 230 W of power.
    430 W vs 230 W
  • 263 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (560 mm vs 297 mm). The average projector has a width of 297 mm.
    560 mm vs 297 mm
  • 346 mm thicker body
    This projector is thicker than the average projector (496 mm vs 150 mm). The average projector has a thickness of 150 mm.
    496 mm vs 150 mm
  • 101 mm taller body
    This projector is taller than the average projector (223 mm vs 122 mm). The average projector has a height of 122 mm.
    223 mm vs 122 mm

Video reviews

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

9.0
HCFR
≈ estimated
09/02/2018
Unboxing · first look at build, remote and accessories
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES leaves a very positive first impression, with the full test still to come.
8.0
HOT NEWS WORLD
≈ estimated
17/09/2017
Hands-on impressions · IFA 2017 demo
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES shows a promising HDR picture for a laser projector at its price, though these are only first impressions.
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
avforums.com
✓ explicit
29/04/2018
Review · Native 4K laser
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES is a quiet, instant-on native 4K laser projector whose high-end HDR suits dedicated home cinemas, though its heat venting limits placement.
9.5
stereonet.com
≈ estimated
25/05/2018
Calibrated lab test · Laser 4K
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES is a native 4K laser projector with an accurate Reference mode and strong blacks, best professionally installed given its 20 kg weight.
9.0
homecinemachoice.com
✓ explicit
20/04/2018
Review · Laser home cinema
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES is a native 4K laser projector with deep blacks and punchy HDR, best suited to dark rooms.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
24/08/2018
Hands-on review · HDR home cinema
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES is an easy-to-set-up 4K laser projector with convincingly dark HDR, though it looks dimmer than HDR TVs.
9.5
audiovision.de
✓ explicit
26/07/2018
Hands-on test · Laser 4K HDR
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES delivers strong 4K picture quality with vivid color and HDR, but its HDR needs careful setup to look its best.
9.0
lowbeats.de
✓ explicit
30/03/2018
Review · Laser 4K HDR
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES is a heavy but bright, colorful laser 4K projector, though its HDR needs correcting before blacks and whites look right.
8.0
kazcorporation.com
≈ estimated
18/08/2018
Calibration test · Laser 4K
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES stays stable and looks natural once calibrated, though its factory sharpness and gamma need adjusting.
10
on-mag.fr
✓ explicit
06/11/2018
Review · Laser home cinema
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES is a 4K laser projector with deep blacks and sharp detail, but at 20 kg and up to about 40 dB noise, it suits a dedicated room best.
8.0
homecinema-fr.com
≈ estimated
17/01/2020
Unboxing and test · Laser 4K
Verdict
Sony VPL-VW760ES has full connectivity for films and games, though its fan noise rises and falls with picture brightness.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony VPL-VW760ES

  • Native 4K resolution (4096 x 2160) provides exceptional image sharpness and detail
  • Laser light source offers long lifespan (up to 20,000 hours) with virtually maintenance-free operation
  • Superb SDR and HDR image performance with excellent tone mapping
  • Consistent and natural color reproduction with impressive out-of-the-box accuracy
  • Deep black levels and superior shadow detail retrieval
  • Fully motorised lens assembly with zoom, focus, and memory functionality
  • Intuitive menu system and user-friendly backlit remote control

What customers don't like about Sony VPL-VW760ES

  • High initial purchase price compared to lamp-based alternatives
  • Fan noise can be noticeable and change pitch during bright HDR scenes
  • Brightness level (2,000 lumens) may be insufficient for very large screens or rooms with significant ambient light
  • Does not include 3D glasses in the box despite supporting 3D playback
  • Connection panel is awkwardly located under a side ledge
  • Lacks a built-in gamma editor for fine-tuning SDR calibration

Verdict

The Sony VPL-VW760ES is a high-end native 4K (4096 x 2160) home cinema projector featuring an advanced Z-Phosphor laser light source that delivers 2,000 lumens of brightness and an infinite dynamic contrast ratio. Key characteristics include three SXRD panels for true cinema resolution, TRILUMINOS color for a wider gamut, and a 20,000-hour maintenance-free light source life. Its main pros are exceptional HDR performance with 18Gbps HDMI compatibility, ultra-sharp image clarity via its aspherical glass lens, and quiet 24dB operation. However, notable cons include its high retail price, a heavy 20kg chassis, and the fact that 3D glasses are not included in the box.

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