{"id":125035,"date":"2021-03-07T07:33:50","date_gmt":"2021-03-07T07:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=125035"},"modified":"2024-02-28T08:15:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T08:15:37","slug":"sony-vpl-phz12-review-sleek-and-compact-with-impressive-projection-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/projector\/sony-vpl-phz12-review-sleek-and-compact-with-impressive-projection-quality\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony VPL-PHZ12 : Sleek and compact with impressive projection quality"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the passage of time, projectors have become more relevant, since today we can use them for any activity.\u00a0Obviously they have also improved their characteristics a lot\u00a0, therefore, they become a good option.\u00a0Today we will focus on the analysis of the\u00a0Sony VPL-PHZ12,\u00a0a model that in our opinion is incredible.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-125057\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-1080x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-1080x569.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-1030x543.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-420x221.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-380x200.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-550x290.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-800x422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-1160x611.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-711x375.jpg 711w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-217x114.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12-694x366.jpg 694w, https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sony-VPL-PHZ12.jpg 1209w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The best of all is that this equipment does not focus only on one segment, but can be used for any environment.\u00a0We talk about the most common such as domestic\u00a0,\u00a0educational\u00a0and\u00a0business use\u00a0.\u00a0Without a doubt,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony<\/a>\u00a0wants to compete hard as it already does in other categories.\u00a0So, let&#8217;s get to know more about what this projector offers.<\/p>\n<h2>Design<\/h2>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A modern design is implemented that includes some details that make it even more striking<\/p>\n<p>Unlike what we are used to seeing at the design level, we must mention that this model includes somewhat different details that make it look modern.\u00a0To begin with,\u00a0we can see that the white color prevails\u00a0, which is not so much to our liking, but we have to accept that it maintains an elegant and modern appearance.<\/p>\n<p>This allows it to combine perfectly with the place where it is placed, as if that were not enough, it should be noted that it maintains a compact appearance that gives us a flat screen surface,\u00a0which we like because it adapts discreetly to any space\u00a0.\u00a0As a main recommendation you should place the projector on the ceiling.<\/p>\n<p>From the front we have a simple view that shows us only the projector lens.\u00a0Unlike most projectors, this one places the use buttons on the side, therefore, the\u00a0top has a clean aesthetic that only presents us with the logo\u00a0.\u00a0If we turn it over, we will find the available connectors, which have a good location.<\/p>\n<h3>Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>We can consider that there is an ideal connectivity for the type of product that we analyze.\u00a0First of all, we are offered two\u00a0perfect\u00a0HDMI\u00a0inputs\u00a0to establish a connection with external devices such as laptops, consoles or video players.\u00a0Likewise, there is a\u00a0USB 2.0\u00a0port\u00a0for playing multimedia content from an external memory or disk.\u00a0If you have old devices, don&#8217;t worry, a\u00a0VGA\u00a0port is also included\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>Without a doubt, the aforementioned connectors will be the main ones to be used with the projector, however, other options are included that can also be considered necessary, although their operation is not as relevant.\u00a0At this point we can highlight the inclusion of an\u00a0input\u00a0and\u00a0output for audio\u00a0, an\u00a0HDBaseT\u00a0port\u00a0, an\u00a0RS-232C\u00a0connector\u00a0and\u00a0RJ45 Ethernet\u00a0in case of wanting functions with internet.\u00a0The downside is that it does not have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.<\/p>\n<h2>Projection quality and functions in general<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0Sony VPL-PHZ12\u00a0presents a powerful projection that will be sufficient for any content that we want to see.\u00a0First, we must know that it offers us a native\u00a0WUXGA\u00a0resolution\u00a0(1920 x 1200)\u00a0that many consider ideal for a good experience when watching movies,\u00a0since images with more details will be displayed\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve this, we must also highlight the work that it provides us with important parameters such as brightness, color and contrast.\u00a0We must know that its advanced laser light source is combined with powerful signal processing to give us exceptional images.\u00a0All of this is also thanks to the high brightness of 5,000 lumens on offer\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of\u00a0Reality Creation\u00a0technology\u00a0seeks to give us a sharper and more authentic projection.\u00a0This is achieved by optimizing each pixel to gradually improve the images and text on the screen, which is perfect for making presentations without adding any type of digital noise to the image.\u00a0This way you have a more realistic state\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>We cannot forget about the contrast enhancer that analyzes and refines the dark and light areas of the image in order to give us fully radiant highlights and a deeper black reproduction.\u00a0Finally,\u00a0it is worth mentioning that it has a uniform brightness level that can be kept intact for about 20,000 hours\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>Sound<\/h3>\n<p>The audio quality also seems acceptable to us despite the fact that only one speaker is included, however, it reaches a total power of 16W something that is a bit close to what we have for televisions.\u00a0Therefore,\u00a0it has an acceptable sound that will come in handy\u00a0, obviously it will not be the most powerful, especially if we are watching more demanding content.<\/p>\n<p>Nor is there any improvement technology that can provide us with a more enveloping and clean audio output, however, considering what other models normally offer that sometimes do not even exceed 10W is correct.\u00a0In any case, if you prefer\u00a0and\u00a0want a greater experience,\u00a0you must purchase a sound bar\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h2>More valuable features of this projector<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75586 size-full lazyloaded\" title=\"It is one of the most efficient projectors if we talk about work for classrooms \" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/S3-11.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-75586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It is one of the most efficient projectors if we talk about work for classrooms<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Sony VPL-PHZ12\u00a0includes a variety of functions that will be useful for all the purposes that we have in mind, for example, it has an almost perfect audiovisual network integration.\u00a0This is because the projector works with\u00a0leading networked\u00a0management\u00a0,\u00a0monitoring\u00a0and\u00a0control systems such\u00a0as Crestron Connected and XTP Systems from Extron.<\/p>\n<p>Excessive maintenance is not required,\u00a0since the laser light source gives us a useful life of 20,000 hours without the need for any replacement\u00a0, that is, we will not have to do maintenance constantly, which is usually the case with projectors. more conventional.\u00a0Obviously everything depends on the environment of use that we give.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage we receive is the optical lens shift, this allows us to obtain a simple installation and greater flexibility when placing the projector in higher spaces.\u00a0We are also given easy filter cleaning, which we find to be excellent\u00a0, as it tries to remove as much dust as possible every 100 hours.<\/p>\n<h2>Sony VPL-PHZ12: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<p><strong>PROS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleek and compact design<\/li>\n<li>Connectivity<\/li>\n<li>Good projection quality<\/li>\n<li>Projection enhancements<\/li>\n<li>Acceptable sound<\/li>\n<li>Variety of functions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>CONS<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Could include some extra ports<\/li>\n<li>Price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Technical characteristics<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpsm-table wpsm-table-black\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">SPECIFICATIONS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Make model<\/td>\n<td>Sony VPL-PHZ12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Screen size compatibility<\/td>\n<td>1016 &#8211; 7620 mm (40 &#8211; 300 \u2033)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Projector brightness<\/td>\n<td>5,000 ANSI lumens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Projection technology<\/td>\n<td>3LCD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Projector native resolution<\/td>\n<td>WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Native aspect ratio<\/td>\n<td>16:10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type of light source<\/td>\n<td>To be<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Light source duration<\/td>\n<td>20,000 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Focus<\/td>\n<td>Handbook<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zoom range<\/td>\n<td>1.45: 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Connectivity<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>HDMI<\/li>\n<li>USB 2.0 Type B<\/li>\n<li>RS-232C<\/li>\n<li>Audio input for PC<\/li>\n<li>Audio output for PC<\/li>\n<li>VGA port<\/li>\n<li>AC input<\/li>\n<li>Ethernet RJ45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Noise level<\/td>\n<td>25 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sound<\/td>\n<td>1 x 16 W (watts)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Projector Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)<\/td>\n<td>113 x 510 x 354.6 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>8.7 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the passage of time, projectors have become more relevant, since today we can use them for any activity.\u00a0Obviously they have also improved their characteristics a lot\u00a0, therefore, they become a good option.\u00a0Today we will focus on the analysis of the\u00a0Sony VPL-PHZ12,\u00a0a model that in our opinion is incredible. 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